Railroad Canyon reservoir
Railroad Canyon
Railroad Canyon is a small valley located in Southern California, USA. It was named after the Santa Fe Railroad that once ran through the area. The canyon is home to a number of small streams and springs that provide water to the surrounding area. The hydrology of the canyon is influenced by the snowpack in the nearby San Bernardino Mountains, which provides significant surface flow during the spring and summer months. The water from Railroad Canyon is used for both agricultural and recreational purposes, with local farmers relying on the water to irrigate their crops and residents using it for fishing and boating. Despite being a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, Railroad Canyon has a relatively low population and remains a peaceful and scenic area.
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 Railroad Canyon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto R Nr Elsinore Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Salt C A Murrieta Rd Nr Sun City Ca | · | → |
| San Jacinto R Nr Sun City Ca | · | → |
| Perris Valley Storm Dr A Nuevo Rd Nr Perris Ca | · | → |
| Warm Springs C Nr Murrieta Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| Temescal C A Corona Lk Nr Corona Ca | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Railroad Canyon.
⚓ Boat launches
- Vacation Drive 28736, Canyon Lake
- Goetz Road Riverside County
- Warren Road 37701, Temecula
- Vail Lake Boat Ramp
⛺ Campgrounds
More campgrounds →🎣 Fishing spots
More fishing →Track Railroad Canyon in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Railroad Canyon
Where does the data for Railroad Canyon 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 above 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.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Railroad Canyon.