Total streamflow across the Palatlakaha River was last observed at 12 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 24 acre-ft of water today; about 130% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 9 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2022-12-16 when daily discharge volume was observed at 648 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Palatlakaha R At Struct M-1 reporting a streamflow rate of 8.17 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 96.69 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.