Kings River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Kings River is flowing at 14 cfs near Berryville, AR — 44% of normal for the date and down 9% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Kings River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Berryville, the Kings River is running 14 cfs — 44% of normal, down 9% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 44% of normal).
How the Kings River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Berryville958 ft 14 cfs44%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Kings River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (44%).
Kings River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kings River Near Berryville AR
Oct 9, 2:15 AM · USGS 07050500 |
14 cfs | 44% | -9% | 2.58 ft | 28.4 ft below | 958 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Kings River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Kings River
The Kings River is a tributary of the San Joaquin River located in central California, USA. It stretches across 132 miles and flows through the Sierra Nevada mountains and the Central Valley. The river has a rich history and was used by Native American tribes for fishing and transportation. It was later explored by Spanish missionaries and was a crucial source of water for agriculture during the California Gold Rush. Today, the Kings River is used for irrigation and hydroelectric power generation. It also serves as a major recreational area, with popular activities like fishing, kayaking, and camping. The river is home to several reservoirs and dams, including Pine Flat Dam, which provides flood control and water storage for the Central Valley.
About the Kings River
How is the Kings River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Kings River is flowing at 14 cfs near Berryville, AR, about 44% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Kings River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Kings River is at 44% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Kings River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Berryville (31.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.