4 USGS Streamgages · Sacramento River system
Sf American River flows and levels
Sf American River is gauged at 4 USGS streamgages in California, each tracked by Rivermatics. It feeds the South Fork American River. It drains into the Sacramento River system. Drainage area at the gauges ranges from 193 square miles at SF American River near Kyburz(River Only), CA up to 801 at SF American River near Pilot Hill, CA. The gauged reach falls about 1,210 feet, from 1,650 feet down to 440.
Gauges on this river, upstream to downstream
Ordered by drainage area, which is how far down the river each gauge sits. April and July figures are long-term median daily flows for that month from the USGS record — historical normals, not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Gauge | State | Drainage sq mi | Elevation ft | April p50 cfs | July p50 cfs | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF American River near Kyburz(River Only), CA | CA | 193 | — | 592.9 | 77.3 | — |
| SF American River near Camino, CA | CA | 493 | 1,650 | 365.4 | 47.8 | — |
| SF American River near Placerville, CA | CA | 598 | 920 | 1,981 | 881.8 | — |
| SF American River near Pilot Hill, CA | CA | 801 | 440 | — | — | — |
Common questions
- How many gauges are on the Sf American River?
- Rivermatics tracks 4 USGS streamgages on the Sf American River, across California. Each has its own page with the site's full flow record and monthly normals. The river may carry other gauges that publish neither daily values nor discharge statistics; those are not tracked here.
- What river system is the Sf American River part of?
- The Sf American River drains into the Sacramento River system — it is a tributary somewhere in that chain, following the flowpath down to its terminal river. Rivermatics builds this from the USGS/geoconnex reference-mainstem network rather than from names.
- Can I use Sf American River data for flood or safety decisions?
- No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.
Other rivers in the Sacramento River system
- Bear River 5 gauges
- Nf Feather River 4 gauges
- Hat C 3 gauges
- Mccloud River 3 gauges
- Sf Feather River 3 gauges
- American River 2 gauges
- Canyon C 2 gauges
- M Yuba River 2 gauges