USGS Streamgage 10251330
Amargosa River above China Ranch Wash near Tecopa, CA
Amargosa River above China Ranch Wash near Tecopa, CA is USGS streamgage 10251330 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090202. It drains a watershed of about 3,241 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2006. Typical flow runs near 0.7 cfs in July and 1.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- California
- Drainage area
- 3,241 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 1,043 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 18090202
- Coordinates
- 35.79053, -116.20764
- USGS site number
- 10251330
- Records begin
- 2006-06-13 (20 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 20 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | 2.5 | 10.3 | |
| February | 1.3 | 2.7 | 8.7 | |
| March | 1.2 | 2.6 | 4.8 | |
| April | 1 | 1.9 | 2.8 | |
| May | 0.9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | |
| June | 0.7 | 1 | 1.5 | |
| July | 0.5 | 0.7 | 2 | |
| August | 0.5 | 0.7 | 2.1 | |
| September | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.9 | |
| October | 0.7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | |
| November | 0.9 | 1.7 | 3.6 | |
| December | 0.9 | 2.2 | 7.8 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Amargosa River above China Ranch Wash near Tecopa, CA normally run highest?
- February, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2.7 cfs, against 0.7 cfs in July, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for Amargosa River above China Ranch Wash near Tecopa, CA?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 2.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 1 and 10.3 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Amargosa River above China Ranch Wash near Tecopa, CA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 10251330 begin in 2006, about 20 years, covering roughly 7,355 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Amargosa River above China Ranch Wash near Tecopa, CA?
- The gauge sits at 35.79053, -116.20764, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090202, at an elevation of about 1,043 feet, draining roughly 3,241 square miles.
- Can I use Amargosa River above China Ranch Wash near Tecopa, 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.