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Los Angeles River

River

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Live flow only β€” 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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 78 years).
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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 11097000, as of Aug 22, 7:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 78 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 7:00 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
0 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.97 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 78 years).

Official advisories

Checked against California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports β€” no advisory posted.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BIG TUJUNGA C BL HANSEN DAM CA (8.4 mi away), as of Aug 22, 7:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Los Angeles River

H: 102Β° L: 69Β°
Smoky haze
Smoky haze
70Β°
|
Feels like 72Β°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
68%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0.2
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Overcast
73Β°
3 AM
Clear
71Β°
6 AM
Smoky haze
69Β°
9 AM
Sunny
80Β°
12 PM
Sunny
101Β°
3 PM
Sunny
101Β°
6 PM
Sunny
90Β°
9 PM
Clear
82Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Los Angeles River?
Los Angeles River is a river in California.
Can you swim at Los Angeles River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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