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USGS Streamgage 10310500

Clear Creek near Carson City, NV

Clear Creek near Carson City, NV is USGS streamgage 10310500 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050201. It drains a watershed of about 16 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1948. Typical flow runs near 2.1 cfs in July and 7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
16 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,000 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050201
Coordinates
39.11324, -119.79824
USGS site number
10310500
Records begin
1948-03-01 (78 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 79 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 3 5 10.4
February 3.7 5.5 11.4
March 3.8 6.5 14.2
April 3.5 7 18
May 2.6 5.2 18.1
June 1.5 3.2 12.7
July 1 2.1 6.7
August 0.9 1.8 4.7
September 1.1 1.9 4.3
October 1.5 2.4 5.2
November 2.1 3.4 6.8
December 2.7 4.5 8.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Clear Creek near Carson City, NV normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 7 cfs, against 1.8 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 Clear Creek near Carson City, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 3 and 10.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Clear Creek near Carson City, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10310500 begin in 1948, about 78 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 Clear Creek near Carson City, NV?
The gauge sits at 39.11324, -119.79824, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050201, at an elevation of about 5,000 feet, draining roughly 16 square miles.
Can I use Clear Creek 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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