-88.0 cfs (-1.67%) since yesterday
119.34% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
American River
was last observed at
5,184
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
10,282
acre-ft of water today; about 119%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
4,344 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2016-12-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at
36,208 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
American R A Fair Oaks Ca
reporting a streamflow rate of 4,870 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
American River Near Nile
with a gauge stage of 73.19 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the American River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,789 ft, the
American River Near Nile.
Last Updated
2024-04-26
Streamflow
5,184.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
119.34%
Maximum
36,208.0 cfs
2016-12-16
About the american river
The American River is a major waterway in California, running for approximately 120 miles from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Sacramento River. The river has a rich history, having played an important role in the Gold Rush of the mid-1800s. Today, the American River is a major source of irrigation water for the Sacramento Valley, and serves as a recreational destination for activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. Several hydroelectric dams and reservoirs have been built along the river, including the Folsom Dam and Reservoir, which helps to regulate water flow in the Sacramento River. The American River is also home to several species of fish, including Chinook salmon and steelhead trout.