Middle Fork American River Basin
Major California river corridor • Headwaters to confluence • Premier paddling, fishery & agricultural water resource
Corridor Flow Overview
The Middle Fork American River in California is monitored by 1 active USGS river gauge. A classic Sierra Nevada whitewater run cutting through an 800-foot wilderness gorge. Famous for the heart-pumping Tunnel Chute rapid, blasted through rock during the 1880s Gold Rush.
Corridor Hydrological Gauges
Sequenced upstream to downstream along the primary river stem.
USGS ID
#11433300
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Condition
Data unavailable| Station & Location | USGS ID | Discharge (CFS) | Stage (FT) | Condition Verdict | Actions |
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| Middle Fork American River near Foresthill, CA | #11433300 |
Basin Geographic Map
Real-time spatial visualization of all reporting stations on Middle Fork American River.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Middle Fork American River Water Levels & Flow
Direct answers about USGS river gauges, seasonal flow rates, and river conditions along the Middle Fork American River in California.
What are the current water levels and conditions on the Middle Fork American River in California?
ClearGauge monitors real-time water levels and streamflow across 1 USGS hydrological station along the Middle Fork American River in California. Streamflow stage (ft), discharge (CFS), and historical percentile verdicts are updated every 15 minutes.