2025-12-26T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of central California, including the following areas, Bakersfield, Buena Vista, Buttonwillow - Lost Hills - I5, Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, Coalinga - Avenal, Delano-Wasco-Shafter, Frazier Mountain Communities, Fresno-Clovis, Fresno-Tulare Foothills, Fresno-Tulare Lower Sierra, Grant Grove Area, Grapevine, Hanford - Corcoran - Lemoore, Indian Wells Valley, Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kern River Valley, Kings Canyon NP, Los Banos - Dos Palos, Mariposa Madera Foothills, Merced - Madera - Mendota, Mojave Desert, Mojave Desert Slopes, Piute Walker Basin, Planada - Le Grand - Snelling, Sequoia NP, South End San Joaquin Valley, South End Sierra Foothills, South End of the Lower Sierra, South End of the Upper Sierra, Southeast San Joaquin Valley, Tehachapi, Visalia - Porterville - Reedley, West Side Mountains South of 198, West Side Mountains north of 198 and West Side of Fresno and Kings Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this creek is between 200 to 500 cubic feet per second (cfs). It is rated as Class III-V rapids, which means that it is suitable only for experienced kayakers and rafters. The segment mileage of the river run is around 3 miles, and it has various rapids and obstacles such as Drops of Doom, The Slot, and S-Turn.
White Creek is managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and there are specific regulations that visitors must follow. For instance, visitors are required to obtain a permit to access the river. The permit is free, but visitors must call ahead to make reservations. Additionally, visitors must be aware of the Leave No Trace principles to ensure that they do not damage the environment.
In conclusion, White Creek is a challenging and exciting river run for experienced kayakers and rafters. Visitors must follow specific regulations to access the river and must be aware of the ideal streamflow range, class rating, and specific river rapids/obstacles.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | |
| River Levels | 1 cfs (1.08 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | +100% |
| Optimal Range | 200-500 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | iii-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 11154700 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
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Condon Peak Campground
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Los Gatos Creek Park
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Oak Flat Campground
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Primitive Camp
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