2025-12-26T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northern California, including the following areas, the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta region, Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, and Coastal Range. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers, creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of moderate to heavy rain are forecast the week of Christmas. Debris flows are not expected over recent burn scars in northern California, but do anticipate enhanced runoff in/below scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Summary
The river features Class III-IV rapids, including the notorious Toilet Bowl, which requires precise maneuvering skills. The best time to float this section is during the spring runoff season, from May to June, with recommended flows of 800-1,200 cfs. Other obstacles to watch out for include S-Bends and the infamous Jaws, a series of class IV-V drops that require expert kayaking skills. This river run is not recommended for beginners or inexperienced paddlers.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2023-06-13 |
| River Levels | 817 cfs (7.05 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 173% |
| Optimal Range | 750-2000 cfs |
| Status | Runnable |
| Class Level | V to V+ |
| Elevation | 5,493 ft |
| Run Length | 25.0 Mi |
| Streamflow Discharge | 1160 cfs |
| Gauge Height | 7.5 ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 10344505 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Donner C A Donner Lk Nr Truckee Ca
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174cfs |
Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca
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288cfs |
Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca
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292cfs |
Truckee R A Tahoe City Ca
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52cfs |
Ward C At Hwy 89 Nr Tahoe Pines Ca
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70cfs |
Blackwood C Nr Tahoe City Ca
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92cfs |
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Palisade Creek Trailhead
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Talbot Campground
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Handy Camp
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Muninnvagl
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Wild Camping
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Whisky Creek Camp
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Royal Gorge (Soda Springs to Tadpole Creek)
Generation and Giant Gaps (Tadpole to Colfax-Iowa Hill Road)
Tahoe City to River Ranch
West End Beach Park
Wilderness Snow Mountain
Bill Rose Park
Bill Rose Memorial Park
Truckee Regional Park