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USGS Streamgage 10310407

Carson River near Genoa, NV

Carson River near Genoa, NV is USGS streamgage 10310407 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050201. It drains a watershed of about 672 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2001. Typical flow runs near 26.2 cfs in July and 433.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
672 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,670 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050201
Coordinates
39.01241, -119.83101
USGS site number
10310407
Records begin
2001-10-01 (25 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 25 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 71.1 157.3 729.2
February 109.5 211.8 591.7
March 133.9 307.2 1,051.9
April 97.6 433.3 1,640.9
May 163.1 745.2 2,940
June 49.4 365 2,808.3
July 8.3 26.2 1,099.5
August 4.2 12.1 170.1
September 2.9 11.2 113
October 10.5 40.9 230.4
November 41.3 90.8 222.7
December 62.3 120.5 462.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Carson River near Genoa, NV normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 745.2 cfs, against 11.2 cfs in September, 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 Genoa, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 157.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 71.1 and 729.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Carson River near Genoa, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10310407 begin in 2001, about 25 years, covering roughly 9,070 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Carson River near Genoa, NV?
The gauge sits at 39.01241, -119.83101, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050201, at an elevation of about 4,670 feet, draining roughly 672 square miles.
Can I use Carson River near Genoa, 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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