Rivermatics

USGS Streamgage 10271200

Bishop C Ab Pp No 6 near Bishop, CA

Bishop C Ab Pp No 6 near Bishop, CA is USGS streamgage 10271200 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090102. It drains a watershed of about 104 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1988. Typical flow runs near 14.1 cfs in July and 1.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
104 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18090102
Coordinates
37.34993, -118.46261
USGS site number
10271200
Records begin
1988-10-01 (38 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 37 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 0.3 1.1 51.9
February 0.3 1.1 54.4
March 0.3 1.3 62.3
April 0.2 1.3 76.9
May 0.2 1.8 109
June 0.3 11.9 189.5
July 0.3 14.1 237.7
August 0.2 1.7 107.5
September 0.2 1.2 34.8
October 0.2 1.1 54.9
November 0.3 1.7 66.9
December 0.3 1.3 60.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Bishop C Ab Pp No 6 near Bishop, CA normally run highest?
July, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 14.1 cfs, against 1.1 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 Bishop C Ab Pp No 6 near Bishop, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.3 and 51.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Bishop C Ab Pp No 6 near Bishop, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10271200 begin in 1988, about 38 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 Bishop C Ab Pp No 6 near Bishop, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.34993, -118.46261, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090102, draining roughly 104 square miles.
Can I use Bishop C Ab Pp No 6 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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