Total streamflow across the Palatlakaha River was last observed at 35 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 69 acre-ft of water today; about 19% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 181 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2024-11-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at 1,113 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Palatlakaha R At Struct M-1 reporting a streamflow rate of 30.8 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Palatlakaha R At Cherry Lk Out Near Groveland with a gauge stage of 96.75 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Palatlakaha River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 96 ft, the Palatlakaha R At Cherry Lk Out Near Groveland.