USGS Streamgage 11446980
American River below Watt Ave Brdg near Carmichael, CA
American River below Watt Ave Brdg near Carmichael, CA is USGS streamgage 11446980 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020111. It drains a watershed of about 1,938 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1998.
Gauge details
- State
- California
- Drainage area
- 1,938 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 25 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 18020111
- Coordinates
- 38.56713, -121.38829
- USGS site number
- 11446980
- Records begin
- 1998-11-13 (28 years)
Common questions
- How long has American River below Watt Ave Brdg near Carmichael, CA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 11446980 begin in 1998, about 28 years, covering roughly 7,904 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is American River below Watt Ave Brdg near Carmichael, CA?
- The gauge sits at 38.56713, -121.38829, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020111, at an elevation of about 25 feet, draining roughly 1,938 square miles.
- Can I use American River below Watt Ave Brdg near Carmichael, 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.