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USGS Streamgage 11389720

Butte C below Diversion Dam near Stirling City

Butte C below Diversion Dam near Stirling City is USGS streamgage 11389720 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020158. It drains a watershed of about 61 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1986. Typical flow runs near 20.2 cfs in July and 55.5 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
61 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,840 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020158
Coordinates
39.98127, -121.58859
USGS site number
11389720
Records begin
1986-01-03 (40 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 40 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 11.7 25.4 83.6
February 11.5 37.2 88.1
March 19 55.6 86
April — 55.5 —
May 10.7 32.6 84.6
June 9.6 20 61.4
July 9.5 20.2 60.1
August 9.3 19.6 54.7
September 9.9 19.7 62
October 10.4 20.4 59.8
November 9.7 21.8 61.2
December 10.8 22.5 75.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Butte C below Diversion Dam near Stirling City normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 55.6 cfs, against 19.6 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 Butte C below Diversion Dam near Stirling City?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 25.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 11.7 and 83.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Butte C below Diversion Dam near Stirling City been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11389720 begin in 1986, about 40 years, covering roughly 5,452 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Butte C below Diversion Dam near Stirling City?
The gauge sits at 39.98127, -121.58859, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020158, at an elevation of about 2,840 feet, draining roughly 61 square miles.
Can I use Butte C below Diversion Dam near Stirling City 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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