Can you swim here today?
Riverside Park
Kernville, California · Park
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 11189500, 14.1 miles away, reports a streamflow of 13 ft³/s near Riverside Park 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 11189500, as of Aug 21, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 9 ft³/s over 99 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
- No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards — FHAB Reports checked).
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 9 ft³/s over 99 years).
Official advisories
Checked against California Water Boards — FHAB Reports — no advisory posted.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SF KERN R NR ONYX CA (14.1 mi away), as of Aug 21, 1:30 PM 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.