Total streamflow across the Merced River was last observed at 1,910 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 3,788 acre-ft of water today; about 40% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 4,810 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-05-22 when daily discharge volume was observed at 14,180 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Merced R A Pohono Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca reporting a streamflow rate of 1,330 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Merced River, with a gauge stage of 4.86 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Merced River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 4,029 ft, the Merced R A Happy Isles Bridge Nr Yosemite Ca.