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

Thursday 8 January maintenance team will begin work to establish a road from far side of creeks edge to around the bend (left). By starting now when the creek does subside some we can open club to trucks, jeeps, etc. Not AWD yet!
0700 getting down to business!
Check daily for updates! Chuck
Sunday 4 January 2026 just return from creek approximately 1530! Unfortunately faster and deeper than previously reported!
Mother Nature….. large and in charge !
Video should be posted soon !
Great before and after video of recent rain event! I hope this helps everyone; to better understand the magnitude of the recent rains! Communication between staff and members is very important! As soon as work begins you’ll read it here with videos of progress! Hang in there we are all in this together! I’ve had couple of members volunteer to help! That’s our CLUB team!
This is great having these video’s thank you.
Happy New Years
Headed out to creek January 1st! Will take some videos send them to the webmaster!
Plus an update here too!
Chuck
Creek check Monday! Water flow has decreased; but expected to increase again with next rain event! Clean up consisting of clearing large rocks that are covering the road as you come out of creek headed to red gate. Depending on how much rain falls! I’ll keep all posted ?
Thank you for the update Chuck. I appreciate your courage enduring the elements to provide this footage.
Thank you for your dedication to keeping us advised of the water flow conditions. Your efforts are most appreciated. Russ Briones
Sunday morning creek flow still very strong with scattered boulders ! Shoreline on far side of creek now has a barrier wall of rocks! This has happened before and we cleared it quickly ! We are, though? waiting out the next rain event this upcoming week!Best and most current info! Right here!!!
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