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USGS Streamgage 11452500

Cache C A Yolo, CA

Cache C A Yolo, CA is USGS streamgage 11452500 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020116. It drains a watershed of about 1,139 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1903. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 120 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
1,139 sq mi
Gauge elevation
-3 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020116
Coordinates
38.72713, -121.80719
USGS site number
11452500
Records begin
1903-01-01 (123 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 123 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 0 172.5 4,214.5
February 4 385.8 5,653.8
March 1.7 390.1 4,508.7
April 0 120 2,925
May 0 7 619.9
June 0 0 84.1
July 0 0 52.2
August 0 0 35.5
September 0 0 26.5
October 0 0 29.5
November 0 0 75.4
December 0 18 1,045.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Cache C A Yolo, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 390.1 cfs, against 0 cfs in June, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Cache C A Yolo, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 172.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 4,214.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Cache C A Yolo, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11452500 begin in 1903, about 123 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 Cache C A Yolo, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.72713, -121.80719, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020116, at an elevation of about -3 feet, draining roughly 1,139 square miles.
Can I use Cache C A Yolo, 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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