Santa Clara River Flow Today
As of October 4, 2026 at 1:45 AM, the Santa Clara River is flowing at 9.7 cfs near Central, UT — 148% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. 3 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 4.1 to 9.7 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Santa Clara 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 Central, the Santa Clara River is running 9.7 cfs — 148% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 3 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 148% of normal).
Highest against normal: Pine Valley at 210%. Lowest: St. George at 57%.
Paddlers: 3 of 3 runs on the Santa Clara River with a live range are in range.
How the Santa Clara 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
- Pine Valley6,630 ft 4.8 cfs210%
- Central4,924 ft 9.7 cfs148%
- St. George2,552 ft 4.1 cfs57%
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 Santa Clara River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (148%).
Santa Clara River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Santa Clara River Near Pine Valley UT
Oct 4, 1:45 AM · USGS 09408400 |
4.8 cfs | 210% | -15% | 1.74 ft | · | 6,630 ft |
|
Santa Clara River Above Baker Reservoir Near Central UT
Oct 4, 1:45 AM · USGS 09409100 |
9.7 cfs | 148% | -3% | 11.11 ft | · | 4,924 ft |
|
Santa Clara River At St. George UT
Oct 4, 1:00 AM · USGS 09413000 |
4.1 cfs | 57% | -3% | 6.70 ft | 7.2 ft below | 2,552 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.
Paddle runs on the Santa Clara River
3 of 8 runs are in range right now. Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Gauge: Central |
In range | 9.7 cfs | 2–33 cfs typical | III–IV |
| Unknown Gauge: Central |
In range | 9.7 cfs | 2–33 cfs typical | III–V |
| Unknown Gauge: Central |
In range | 9.7 cfs | 2–33 cfs typical | IV–V |
| Unknown Gauge: St. George |
No live range | 4.1 cfs | 6–100 cfs typical | III–IV |
| Unknown Gauge: St. George |
No live range | 4.1 cfs | 6–100 cfs typical | · |
| Unknown Gauge: St. George |
No live range | 4.1 cfs | 6–100 cfs typical | III–V |
| Unknown Gauge: St. George |
No live range | 4.1 cfs | 6–100 cfs typical | III–IV |
| Unknown Gauge: St. George |
No live range | 4.1 cfs | 6–100 cfs typical | IV–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Santa Clara River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Santa Clara River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Santa Clara River
The Santa Clara River is a 83-mile-long river located in Southern California, USA. Historically, the river was home to the Tataviam and Chumash Native American tribes. Today, it serves as a crucial source of water for agricultural purposes, providing irrigation to over 2,000 acres of farmland in the area. The river is also home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Castaic Dam, which was built in 1972 and holds over 325,000-acre-feet of water. The hydrology of the Santa Clara River has been impacted by ongoing drought in the region, leading to decreased water flow and lower reservoir levels. Recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and camping are popular along the river, and efforts are ongoing to protect and restore its natural habitats.
Fishing near the Santa Clara River
About the Santa Clara River
How is the Santa Clara River flowing right now?
As of October 4, 2026, the Santa Clara River is flowing at 9.7 cfs near Central, UT, about 148% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 4.1 to 9.7 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Santa Clara River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Santa Clara River is at 148% 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 Santa Clara River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for St. George (13.9 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Santa Clara River runnable for paddling today?
3 of 8 paddle runs are in range right now. Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.