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Territorial Dispatch

Flows on South Yuba River to Fluctuate During Powerhouse Testing

Jan 28, 2025 10:32AM ● By PG&E News Release

The Yuba River is expected to see an increase in flows this week. Photo courtesy of PG&E


NEVADA COUNTY, CA (MPG) - Flows on the South Yuba River may increase by as much as a few inches starting Thursday, Jan. 23 through Feb. 3, while Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) conducts tests at an upstream powerhouse in Nevada County. Despite the higher flows, water levels are expected to be far lower than what is often seen during winter storms.

Before testing, flows in the South Yuba River at the Bowman Lake Road bridge crossing have averaged 10 cubic feet per second (cfs) over the last week. PG&E anticipates that flows in the South Yuba River will fluctuate throughout the testing period, ranging from 10 cfs to as high as 150 cfs.

The expected fluctuations in flow are well within the normal range encountered during this time of year, which may go as high as 10,000 cfs during winter storms. Nonetheless, PG&E urges those recreating in and near the river to exercise caution, particularly due to the cold-water temperatures this time of year.