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USGS Streamgage 10270985

Abelour Ditch near Bishop, CA

Abelour Ditch near Bishop, CA is USGS streamgage 10270985 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090102. Discharge records at this site go back to 1985. Typical flow runs near 2 cfs in July and 1.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18090102
Coordinates
37.3416, -118.479
USGS site number
10270985
Records begin
1985-10-01 (41 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 40 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 1.7 1.9 2.3
February 1.7 1.9 2.2
March 1.7 1.9 2.2
April 1.7 1.9 2.3
May 1.7 1.9 2.4
June 1.7 2 2.4
July 1.8 2 2.6
August 1.8 2.1 2.5
September 1.8 2.1 2.4
October 1.7 2 2.3
November 1.6 2 2.3
December 1.7 1.9 2.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Abelour Ditch near Bishop, CA normally run highest?
August, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2.1 cfs, against 1.9 cfs in January, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Abelour Ditch near Bishop, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 1.7 and 2.3 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Abelour Ditch near Bishop, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10270985 begin in 1985, about 41 years, covering roughly 8,821 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Abelour Ditch near Bishop, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.3416, -118.479, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090102.
Can I use Abelour Ditch near Bishop, CA 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.

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