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  Links to stream gauges

Flows are measured in cubic feet per second (CFS). For rafting it is good to have at least 600cfs. Inflatable kayaks around 400cfs. Summer flows on the South Fork are usually about 1200 to 1500cfs. The Middle Fork is 1100cfs. As the flow increases so does the speed of the current. Waves and other river features get bigger (more fun or scarier depending on your point of view).

            North Fork American

            Middle Fork American at Oxbow. Flow arrives at class 2 section 5 hours later.

            South Fork American Flow arrives at Coloma 2 hours later.

            Dream Flows listing for other rivers

Other River Links

www.friendsoftheriver.org Statewide river conservation org

www.parc-auburn.org/index.html Protect American River Canyons

www.coloma.com/sfam/news/ News & rumors about flows & events

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