Western Flows

Cherry Creek Below Dion River Holm Powerhouse

Near Mather, CA Stream Gauge USGS: 11278400 Provisional Data Last Updated: May 26, 08:22 PM PT

Current Flow

138 cfs
Falling

Water Temp

56.3 °F
Safe (< 65°F)

Expected Weather

Temp --°F
Wind -- mph
Rain Chance --%
Pressure -- hPa

Location

Basin: Upper Tuolumne County: Tuolumne Elevation: 2,136 ft Drainage Area: 234.0 mi²

System Insights

  • Did you know? USGS stream gauges measure the 'stage' (height) of the water, which is then converted to flow (cfs) using a site-specific rating curve.

Verify access, permits, and local conditions before entering any waterway.

Today's Weather

Forecast Details

Morning

At 6 AM: 51°F and Fog, wind SW at 7 mph. By 10 AM: 55°F and Overcast, wind W at 9 mph.

Afternoon/Evening

At 2 PM: 59°F and Partly Cloudy, wind SW at 7 mph. By 6 PM: 59°F and Overcast, wind W at 10 mph.

Overnight

Dropping from 54°F at 10 PM to 44°F by 4 AM. Conditions Clear with wind SW at 5 mph.

3-Day Outlook

🌔 Waxing Gibbous

Today, May 26

🌫️

60° / 50°

Chance of Rain: 21%
5:41 AM 8:12 PM

Wednesday, May 27

🌧️

61° / 44°

Chance of Rain: 28%
5:41 AM 8:12 PM

Thursday, May 28

🌧️

63° / 48°

Chance of Rain: 87%
5:40 AM 8:13 PM

7-Day Flow History

Source: USGS

The current cfs of 138 CFS is running severely below the historical median of 1,080 CFS for this date, indicating lower-than-average seasonal water levels.

Current (CFS)
Historical Median

7-Day Water Temperature (°F)

Source: USGS
Current (°F)
68°F Threshold

Planning a Trip?

Recommended gear for your next river adventure. Affiliate links — we may earn a commission.

Glossary & Methodology

Cubic Feet per Second (CFS)

The standard measure for streamflow. One CFS is equal to one cubic foot of water flowing past a specific point in one second (about 7.48 gallons).

Acre-Foot (AF)

The volume of water needed to cover one acre of land to a depth of one foot. One acre-foot is exactly 325,851 gallons.

Snow Water Equivalent (SWE)

The amount of water contained within the snowpack. It can be thought of as the depth of water that would theoretically result if you melted the entire snowpack instantaneously.

Data Sources

Live metrics and historical medians are aggregated directly from the US Geological Survey (USGS), California Data Exchange Center (CDEC), and National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Daily flow statistics represent provisional records and are subject to agency revision.