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USGS Streamgage 11418500

Deer C near Smartsville, CA

Deer C near Smartsville, CA is USGS streamgage 11418500 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020125. It drains a watershed of about 85 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1928. Typical flow runs near 4.6 cfs in July and 104.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
85 sq mi
Gauge elevation
634 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020125
Coordinates
39.22432, -121.26853
USGS site number
11418500
Records begin
1928-03-01 (98 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 91 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 12.1 78.1 766.6
February 22.3 140.9 878.9
March 26.5 181.4 763.3
April 13.5 104.8 427
May 5.6 34.5 165
June 2.3 8.8 48.6
July 1.4 4.6 11.5
August 1.3 3.7 8.8
September 1.4 4.1 10.9
October 2 7.9 83.9
November 3.2 13.5 99.1
December 5.9 31.6 437.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Deer C near Smartsville, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 181.4 cfs, against 3.7 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 Deer C near Smartsville, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 78.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 12.1 and 766.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Deer C near Smartsville, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11418500 begin in 1928, about 98 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 Deer C near Smartsville, CA?
The gauge sits at 39.22432, -121.26853, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020125, at an elevation of about 634 feet, draining roughly 85 square miles.
Can I use Deer C near Smartsville, 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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