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USGS Streamgage 11422000

Bear River Canal Intake near Colfax, CA

Bear River Canal Intake near Colfax, CA is USGS streamgage 11422000 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020126. Discharge records at this site go back to 1912. Typical flow runs near 414.2 cfs in July and 307 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Gauge elevation
1,960 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020126
Coordinates
39.13278, -120.95333
USGS site number
11422000
Records begin
1912-01-01 (114 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 114 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 54.3 314.3 459.5
February 37.2 315.7 455.2
March 11.5 290.1 458
April 28.2 307 461.4
May 118.4 385.7 470
June 159 398.9 472.9
July 180.7 414.2 470.5
August 201.7 403.9 468.6
September 172.6 357.4 470
October 60.1 242.4 465
November 38.5 233.5 455.4
December 80.2 327.8 460.7

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Bear River Canal Intake near Colfax, CA normally run highest?
July, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 414.2 cfs, against 233.5 cfs in November, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Bear River Canal Intake near Colfax, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 314.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 54.3 and 459.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Bear River Canal Intake near Colfax, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11422000 begin in 1912, about 114 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 Bear River Canal Intake near Colfax, CA?
The gauge sits at 39.13278, -120.95333, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020126, at an elevation of about 1,960 feet.
Can I use Bear River Canal Intake near Colfax, 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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