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Aztec Falls

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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 17 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 10260855, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 0 ftΒ³/s over 17 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time
  • No official beach advisory posted (California Water Boards β€” FHAB Reports checked).
Streamflow
0 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.84 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 17 years).

Official advisories

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GRASS VALLEY LK TUNNEL OUTLET A LAKE ARROWHEAD CA (4.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:15 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Aztec Falls

H: 87Β° L: 67Β°
Sunny
Sunny
81Β°
|
Feels like 75Β°
Precipitation
1%
Humidity
23%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
68Β°
3 AM
Clear
68Β°
6 AM
Clear
68Β°
9 AM
Sunny
81Β°
12 PM
Sunny
86Β°
3 PM
Sunny
86Β°
6 PM
Sunny
80Β°
9 PM
Clear
68Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Aztec Falls?
Aztec Falls is a waterfall in California.
Can you swim at Aztec Falls?
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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