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USGS Streamgage 11278300

Cherry C near Early Intake, CA

Cherry C near Early Intake, CA is USGS streamgage 11278300 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040009. It drains a watershed of about 226 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1956. Typical flow runs near 42.1 cfs in July and 100.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
226 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,275 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040009
Coordinates
37.89435, -119.96265
USGS site number
11278300
Records begin
1956-06-01 (70 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 66 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 11.6 36.5 306.1
February 16.9 50.9 380.1
March 23.5 77.1 398.7
April 19.6 100.1 782.3
May 17.2 185.9 1,426.5
June 13.6 169 1,603.7
July 24.5 42.1 708.3
August 20.6 37.1 57.6
September 17.4 33.4 44.3
October 5.6 15.7 39.9
November 7.4 15.2 112.6
December 10 19.4 193.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Cherry C near Early Intake, CA normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 185.9 cfs, against 15.2 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 Cherry C near Early Intake, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 36.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 11.6 and 306.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Cherry C near Early Intake, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11278300 begin in 1956, about 70 years, covering roughly 8,762 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Cherry C near Early Intake, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.89435, -119.96265, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040009, at an elevation of about 2,275 feet, draining roughly 226 square miles.
Can I use Cherry C near Early Intake, 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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