Flood Watch
2026-02-25T00:00:00-08:00

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Coastal Del Norte, Del Norte Interior, Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Northern Lake, Northern Trinity, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity, Southwestern Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged duration of moderate to heavy rain is expected. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Rattlesnake Creek Paddle Report

Paddle Report

California

Last Updated: 2025-06-28

Summary

Rattlesnake Creek is a tributary of the North Fork American River in the state of California. It is a popular whitewater run for experienced kayakers and rafters, with a class rating of III-IV. The ideal streamflow range for Rattlesnake Creek is between 300 and 800 cubic feet per second (cfs), which typically occurs during the spring months when snowmelt is at its peak.

The segment mileage of Rattlesnake Creek is approximately 6 miles, starting at the confluence with the North Fork American River and ending at the Rattlesnake Bar Bridge. The run features a number of challenging rapids and obstacles, including Rattlesnake, Bouncing Rock, and S-Turn.

There are a number of specific regulations in place for the Rattlesnake Creek area. For example, visitors are required to obtain a permit from the Bureau of Land Management before accessing the put-in and take-out points. Additionally, visitors are required to pack out all trash and leave no trace.

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River Run Details

Last Updated	2025-06-28
River Levels	73 cfs (5.38 ft)
Percent of Normal	109%
Status
Class Level	None
Elevation	ft
Streamflow Discharge	cfs
Gauge Height	ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 11475800

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Flood Watch
Until 2026-02-22T09:45:00-08:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following areas, Coastal Del Norte, Del Norte Interior, Mendocino Coast, Northeastern Mendocino Interior, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northern Humboldt Interior, Northern Lake, Northern Trinity, Northwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity, Southwestern Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...There will be an increased risk of rock and land slides along roadways. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A prolonged duration of moderate to heavy rain is expected. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood