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USGS Streamgage 09423350

Caruthers C near Ivanpah, CA

Caruthers C near Ivanpah, CA is USGS streamgage 09423350 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15030102. It drains a watershed of about 1 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1963. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 0 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
1 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,656 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15030102
Coordinates
35.24501, -115.29899
USGS site number
09423350
Records begin
1963-10-01 (63 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 63 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 0 0.4
February 0 0 0.4
March 0 0 0.6
April 0 0 0.1
May 0 0 0
June 0 0 0
July 0 0 0
August 0 0 0.1
September 0 0 0
October 0 0 0
November 0 0 0
December 0 0 0.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Caruthers C near Ivanpah, CA normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 0 cfs, against 0 cfs in January, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Caruthers C near Ivanpah, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 0.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Caruthers C near Ivanpah, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09423350 begin in 1963, about 63 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 Caruthers C near Ivanpah, CA?
The gauge sits at 35.24501, -115.29899, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 15030102, at an elevation of about 5,656 feet, draining roughly 1 square miles.
Can I use Caruthers C near Ivanpah, 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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