The 2026-2027 El Nino Season is upon us. Here you will find the current creek status. At the bottom of the page are the Member Comments about the creek status. Anybody who has a web account is invited to make a report or give thanks by posting a comment!
We will also post updated pictures and videos here from time to time. You can check out previous winters archive with the link below.
A water flow of 50 CFS is considered dangerous for standard clearance vehicles. Only 4×4 High Clearance Vehicles recommended when CFS goes above 50.
Useful Links:
Weather Forecast Weather Underground
USGS WaterWatch Streamflow Map
When opening the USGS map, pan and zoom to Lytle Creek, and you can click on the dot near the range and there you will find the current CFS
October 22, 2026 – First Rain of the Season!
October 23rd 2026, creek remains the same! Robert superintendent of catch basin next door called and told me they will not be holding any water in their catch basin! In preparation for El Niño!
Every rain from now on the water will be released and flow down the road!
October 22nd Thursday, videos sent to web. Creek is currently dry; however, the road before the creek is running fast with no let up in sight. It is 5 to 6 inches deep in several areas. Be careful stay tuned for future updates Chuck is here to provide everyone with current information!
Sunday October 11th steady rain at the range. Our neighbors who run the catch basin advised the gates will be open today and Monday! They just cleaned the catch basin in anticipation of El Niño, therefore the gates will be open expect water in the creek! This will be their MO until El Niño hits! Range staff have departed for the day range is still open to full members only. Today thanks Chuck more update’s tomorrow
Any more recent Stream Reports?
Range Development is already working hard to make improvements to the creek crossing in order to prepare as much as humanly possible for the El Nino season. Please bare with us as we are also working within constraints because the creek crossing is an on an easement. On behalf of Chris Phelps, thank you for your patience.
Today is Monday, 28 September. The Greek is dry. It has been drawn out for a few weeks so there’s no limitations or restrictions on any type of either come on over and your little tiny electric bike. We just fine thank you from Chuck.
8 September Tuesday the creek and road are dry. The gates to the west of us are now closed and the diversion plant is taking water in!
Stay tune for more current info!
Sunday 6 September 2026, water now flowing in creek approximately 1 1/2 feet. From today’s rain and still raining.
Recommend no passenger autos or small trucks non 4 wheel drive. Picture and video on website soon.