Total streamflow across the Merced River was last observed at 2,211 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 4,385 acre-ft of water today; about 172% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 1,288 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 1,550 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Merced River, with a gauge stage of 5.16 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.