Mad River Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Mad River today?

Mad River water levels are measured at USGS gauge MAD R NR ARCATA CA; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Mad River high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Mad River — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Mad River, measured at USGS station MAD R NR ARCATA CA (3.9 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

5.72 ft

Updated 52 min ago

vs. 30-day average

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Streamflow

42 cfs

Boat Ramps on Mad River (2)

Kenneth Ward Park — Moretown, Vermont
Mad River Beach County Park — McKinleyville, California
McKinleyville, California Boat Launch — McKinleyville, California

See all Mad River boat ramps →

Mad River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Mad River today?

The USGS gauge for Mad River (MAD R NR ARCATA CA) currently reads a gauge height of 5.72 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Mad River high or low right now?

Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.

Where can I launch a boat on Mad River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Mad River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 11481000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.