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USGS Streamgage 11376550

Battle C below Coleman Fish Hatchery near Cottonwood, CA

Battle C below Coleman Fish Hatchery near Cottonwood, CA is USGS streamgage 11376550 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020153. It drains a watershed of about 357 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1961. Typical flow runs near 279 cfs in July and 575.2 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
357 sq mi
Gauge elevation
411 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020153
Coordinates
40.39821, -122.14639
USGS site number
11376550
Records begin
1961-10-01 (65 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 65 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 264 444.4 1,467.7
February 300.9 521.4 1,393.8
March 319.9 587.5 1,228.3
April 326.2 575.2 1,020.4
May 298.3 528.1 979
June 257.4 394.6 740.8
July 209.9 279 455.9
August 188.6 238 345.1
September 189.8 238.8 321
October 200.7 257 378.1
November 218.7 289.4 554.5
December 237.9 363.4 1,100.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Battle C below Coleman Fish Hatchery near Cottonwood, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 587.5 cfs, against 238 cfs in August, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Battle C below Coleman Fish Hatchery near Cottonwood, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 444.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 264 and 1,467.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Battle C below Coleman Fish Hatchery near Cottonwood, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11376550 begin in 1961, about 65 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Battle C below Coleman Fish Hatchery near Cottonwood, CA?
The gauge sits at 40.39821, -122.14639, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020153, at an elevation of about 411 feet, draining roughly 357 square miles.
Can I use Battle C below Coleman Fish Hatchery near Cottonwood, 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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