Can you swim here today?
Feather Falls Waterfall
Oroville, California · Waterfall
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionAs of October 29, 2026, USGS gauge 11413000, 19.7 miles away, reports a streamflow of 119 ft³/s near Feather Falls Waterfall but no water-temperature reading.
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 11413000, as of Oct 29, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 159 ft³/s over 95 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 29, 1:45 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Oct 29 (median 159 ft³/s over 95 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge N YUBA R BL GOODYEARS BAR CA (19.7 mi away), as of Oct 29, 1:45 AM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.