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USGS Streamgage 10270885

Bishop C below Intake No 3 Diversion Dam near Bishop, CA

Bishop C below Intake No 3 Diversion Dam near Bishop, CA is USGS streamgage 10270885 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090102. It drains a watershed of about 65 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1994. Typical flow runs near 14.1 cfs in July and 14.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
65 sq mi
Gauge elevation
7,130 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18090102
Coordinates
37.2741, -118.57234
USGS site number
10270885
Records begin
1994-08-18 (32 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 32 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 14 15 18.4
February 14 15 16.1
March 14 15 16.1
April 14 14.7 15.9
May 13.9 14.5 15.8
June 13.4 14.2 16.3
July 14 14.1 16.2
August 13.8 14.2 15.9
September 13.7 14.7 16
October 14 14.9 16.7
November 14 14.8 16.8
December 14 15 17.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Bishop C below Intake No 3 Diversion Dam near Bishop, CA normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 15 cfs, against 14.1 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 Bishop C below Intake No 3 Diversion Dam near Bishop, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 15 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 14 and 18.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Bishop C below Intake No 3 Diversion Dam near Bishop, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10270885 begin in 1994, about 32 years, covering roughly 7,727 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Bishop C below Intake No 3 Diversion Dam near Bishop, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.2741, -118.57234, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090102, at an elevation of about 7,130 feet, draining roughly 65 square miles.
Can I use Bishop C below Intake No 3 Diversion Dam 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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