Western Flows

North Fork American River

At North Fork Dam USGS: 11427000 Provisional Data Last Updated: May 14, 06:10 PM PT

Current Flow

712.0 cfs
Steady
No Water Temp Probe

Expected Weather

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

Location
Basin: North Fork American County: Placer Elevation: 717 ft Drainage Area: 342.0 mi²
Flow is below average for this time of year (below the 25th percentile, based on 84 years of USGS record).

System Insights

  • Below average. Lower than 75% of historical years for this date.

  • Flow is running below average with no significant precipitation forecast over the next 3 days.

  • Flow has fallen from within the 25th–75th percentile range to below the 25th percentile over the past 7 days (1,170 → 712.0 cfs).

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

Today's Weather

Forecast Details

Morning

At 6 AM: 57°F and Clear, wind W at 1 mph. By 10 AM: 71°F and Clear, wind SW at 5 mph.

Afternoon/Evening

At 2 PM: 81°F and Clear, wind W at 5 mph. By 6 PM: 83°F and Clear, wind W at 4 mph.

Overnight

Dropping from 69°F at 10 PM to 63°F by 4 AM. Conditions Clear with wind NE at 5 mph.

3-Day Outlook

🌘 Waning Crescent

Today, May 14

☀️

84° / 57°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 5:52 AM 🌇 8:08 PM

Friday, May 15

☀️

84° / 60°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 5:51 AM 🌇 8:09 PM

Saturday, May 16

☁️

76° / 52°

Chance of Rain: 0%
🌅 5:50 AM 🌇 8:10 PM

Flow Trend & 7-Day Forecast

Source: USGS
Current (CFS)
7-Day Forecast
Historical Median
Normal Range (p25–p75)

Flow ranged from 702.0 to 1,180 CFS over the past 7 days. Current flow is 712.0 CFS. The historical median for this date is 1,457 CFS.

7-Day Water Temperature (°F)

Source: USGS

Temperature Data Unavailable

The USGS does not maintain an active temperature probe at this gauge location.

Nearby Gauges