Can you swim here today?
Whitewater River
California · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 23, 2026, USGS gauge 10259540, 1.6 miles away, reports a streamflow of 43 ft³/s near Whitewater River but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 10259540, as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Coachella Valley; San Diego County Deserts; San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. — NWS San Diego CA
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 87 ft³/s over 65 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:00 AM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 23 (median 87 ft³/s over 65 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WHITEWATER R NR MECCA (1.6 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:00 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.