* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph on northeast California and eastern Sierra lakes, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights of 1 to 3 feet are expected. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, and Mono County. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Impacted lakes include Eagle Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede and Boca reservoirs, Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, Bridgeport Reservoir, Mono Lake, and Crowley Lake.
The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 200-400 cubic feet per second (cfs), which is typically during the months of May and June. The class rating for this run is Class II-III, with mild to moderate rapids and obstacles. The segment mileage for this run is approximately 10 miles, and takes around 3-4 hours to complete.
One of the main rapids on this run is known as "Upper and Lower Toadstool," which is a Class III rapid that requires precise maneuvering through boulders and rocks. Another notable obstacle is "Big Rock Drop," which is a Class II rapid that requires avoiding a large rock in the middle of the river.
In terms of regulations, all participants are required to wear a properly fitting personal flotation device (PFD) at all times while on the river. Additionally, all boats must have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved throwable device on board, and no glass containers are allowed on the river.
| Last Updated | 2026-04-19 |
| River Levels | 2140 cfs (7.62 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 87% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | ii-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 10297500 |
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Topaz Lake
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Desert Creek
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Centerville Flat
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Centerville Flat Campground
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Centerville Flat Dispersed Campground
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