Crane Valley Reservoir
As of August 10, 2026, Crane Valley is holding 40,101 acre-ft of water — 106% of normal storage for this date. Storage data refreshed throughout the day.
Crane Valley
Crane Valley is a picturesque valley located in California, known for its rich history and abundant natural resources. The valley is fed by several rivers and streams, including the San Joaquin River, and is surrounded by the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Its hydrology is primarily based on snowmelt runoff, and it has several surface flow providers, including the Merced River, the Tuolumne River, and the Stanislaus River. The valley is also home to several major snowpack providers, including the Yosemite National Park and the Sierra National Forest. The valley is used primarily for agricultural purposes, with many farms and ranches located in the area. Recreational activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing are also popular in the area, which is home to several popular state parks and wildlife areas.
Daily levels at Crane Valley
Storage volume, pool elevation, and total release plotted from the operating agency's daily observations.
Storage
acre-ft · code 2
Pool Elevation
ft · code 1
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Crane Valley -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nf Willow C Nr Sugar Pine Ca | 416 cfs | → |
| Big C Div Nr Fish Camp Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| San Joaquin R Bl Friant Ca | 396 cfs | → |
| Merced R A Pohono Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 47 cfs | → |
| Merced R A Happy Isles Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca | 34 cfs | → |
| Mf San Joaquin R Nr Mammoth Lakes Ca | 24 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Crane Valley.
Boat launches
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About Crane Valley
What is the water level at Crane Valley Reservoir right now?
As of August 10, 2026, Crane Valley Reservoir is holding 40,101 acre-ft, about 106% of normal for this date. Pool elevation and the year-over-year trend are shown above.
Is Crane Valley Reservoir high or low right now?
Compare the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means storage is higher than the historical average for the date (a wet year), below 100% means lower (a dry year or drought). The daily-levels chart shows the current trend.
Where does the data for Crane Valley come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card below for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
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