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USGS Streamgage 11416500

Canyon C below Bowman Lake, CA

Canyon C below Bowman Lake, CA is USGS streamgage 11416500 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020125. It drains a watershed of about 28 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1927. Typical flow runs near 3.9 cfs in July and 5.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
28 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,100 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020125
Coordinates
39.43962, -120.66133
USGS site number
11416500
Records begin
1927-01-05 (99 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 99 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 0.7 3.8 17.7
February 1.1 4.3 35
March 1.4 4.9 131.9
April 1.8 5.3 237.2
May 1.6 12.6 518.9
June 2.2 25.4 455.6
July 0.3 3.9 27.8
August 0.1 3.3 5.9
September 0.1 3.4 5.8
October 0.2 3.6 6.1
November 0.5 3 7
December 0.5 3.4 12.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Canyon C below Bowman Lake, CA normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 25.4 cfs, against 3 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 Canyon C below Bowman Lake, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 3.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.7 and 17.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Canyon C below Bowman Lake, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11416500 begin in 1927, about 99 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 Canyon C below Bowman Lake, CA?
The gauge sits at 39.43962, -120.66133, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020125, at an elevation of about 5,100 feet, draining roughly 28 square miles.
Can I use Canyon C below Bowman Lake, 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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