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USGS Streamgage 11180960

Cull C Ab Cull C Reservoir near Castro Valley, CA

Cull C Ab Cull C Reservoir near Castro Valley, CA is USGS streamgage 11180960 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18050004. It drains a watershed of about 6 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1978. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 1.4 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
6 sq mi
Gauge elevation
284 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18050004
Coordinates
37.71767, -122.05437
USGS site number
11180960
Records begin
1978-10-01 (48 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 48 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 1.2 20.7
February 0.1 2.4 27.6
March 0.2 3.2 22
April 0.1 1.4 7.4
May 0 0.5 2.1
June 0 0.1 0.7
July 0 0 0.2
August 0 0 0
September 0 0 0
October 0 0 0
November 0 0 0.6
December 0 0.1 9

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Cull C Ab Cull C Reservoir near Castro Valley, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 3.2 cfs, against 0 cfs in July, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Cull C Ab Cull C Reservoir near Castro Valley, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 20.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Cull C Ab Cull C Reservoir near Castro Valley, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11180960 begin in 1978, about 48 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 Cull C Ab Cull C Reservoir near Castro Valley, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.71767, -122.05437, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18050004, at an elevation of about 284 feet, draining roughly 6 square miles.
Can I use Cull C Ab Cull C Reservoir near Castro Valley, 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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