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USGS Streamgage 10311000

Carson River near Carson City, NV

Carson River near Carson City, NV is USGS streamgage 10311000 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050201. It drains a watershed of about 886 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1939. Typical flow runs near 71.2 cfs in July and 496.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
886 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,621 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050201
Coordinates
39.10769, -119.71323
USGS site number
10311000
Records begin
1939-05-12 (87 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 87 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 93.6 198 647.9
February 131 262.7 618.7
March 150.9 331.1 806.3
April 146.1 496.9 1,256
May 246.8 962 2,405.2
June 79.7 642.8 2,250
July 12.7 71.2 814.1
August 5.4 21.5 133.3
September 4.6 21.9 109.9
October 21.4 69.8 198.7
November 56.5 134.3 316.9
December 77.2 160.5 474

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Carson River near Carson City, NV normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 962 cfs, against 21.5 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 Carson River near Carson City, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 198 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 93.6 and 647.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Carson River near Carson City, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10311000 begin in 1939, about 87 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 Carson River near Carson City, NV?
The gauge sits at 39.10769, -119.71323, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050201, at an elevation of about 4,621 feet, draining roughly 886 square miles.
Can I use Carson River near Carson City, NV 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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