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USGS Streamgage 11424500

Dry C near Wheatland, CA

Dry C near Wheatland, CA is USGS streamgage 11424500 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020126. It drains a watershed of about 100 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1946. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 18.4 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
100 sq mi
Gauge elevation
62 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020126
Coordinates
39.02626, -121.43715
USGS site number
11424500
Records begin
1946-10-01 (80 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 16 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 2.2 32.6 754.6
February 8.8 60.9 716
March 10.2 44.6 470.5
April 4 18.4 222
May 0.3 7.7 51.1
June 0 0.2 10.9
July 0 0 2.2
August 0 0 3.1
September 0 0 9.4
October 0 0.3 9.4
November 0 1.3 123.2
December 0.1 7.3 495.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Dry C near Wheatland, CA normally run highest?
February, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 60.9 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 Dry C near Wheatland, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 32.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 2.2 and 754.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Dry C near Wheatland, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11424500 begin in 1946, about 80 years, covering roughly 7 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Dry C near Wheatland, CA?
The gauge sits at 39.02626, -121.43715, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020126, at an elevation of about 62 feet, draining roughly 100 square miles.
Can I use Dry C near Wheatland, 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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