RIVER GAUGE · KERN RIVER
Kern River at Kernville
Kern County, California
Water level2.50 ft
Flow138 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12.5 ft
Minor flood13.5 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13.5 ft
Kern River adjacent to Riverside Park begins to escape its banks, flooding the lower park sidewalk. This is Preliminary Flood Stage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2023 | 17.77 ft | — |
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