USGS Streamgage 10309010
E Fk Carson River near Dresslerville, NV
E Fk Carson River near Dresslerville, NV is USGS streamgage 10309010 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050201. Discharge records at this site go back to 2014. Typical flow runs near 142.4 cfs in July and 162.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Nevada
- Gauge elevation
- 4,896 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 16050201
- Coordinates
- 38.88014, -119.69181
- USGS site number
- 10309010
- Records begin
- 2014-06-15 (12 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 12 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | 406.6 | — | |
| February | — | 202 | — | |
| March | — | 460.6 | — | |
| April | — | 162.9 | — | |
| May | — | 311.5 | — | |
| June | 109.6 | 332.7 | 2,669.4 | |
| July | 77.3 | 142.4 | 1,335 | |
| August | 46.5 | 84 | 351 | |
| September | 29.6 | 57.6 | 188.6 | |
| October | 35.1 | 57.1 | 147.5 | |
| November | — | 64.1 | — | |
| December | — | 292.6 | — |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does E Fk Carson River near Dresslerville, NV normally run highest?
- March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 460.6 cfs, against 57.1 cfs in October, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for E Fk Carson River near Dresslerville, NV?
- It depends on the month. In June, half of days historically fall near 332.7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 109.6 and 2,669.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has E Fk Carson River near Dresslerville, NV been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 10309010 begin in 2014, about 12 years, covering roughly 1,764 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is E Fk Carson River near Dresslerville, NV?
- The gauge sits at 38.88014, -119.69181, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050201, at an elevation of about 4,896 feet.
- Can I use E Fk Carson River near Dresslerville, 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.