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USGS Streamgage 11362945

EF Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, CA

EF Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, CA is USGS streamgage 11362945 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020003. It drains a watershed of about 8 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1993. Typical flow runs near 3.4 cfs in July and 9.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
8 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,540 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020003
Coordinates
41.04016, -121.87555
USGS site number
11362945
Records begin
1993-10-01 (33 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 32 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 0.4 4.3 13.9
February 1.3 6.1 17.3
March 0.6 8.4 19.8
April 0.6 9.3 17.8
May 0.4 8.1 14.7
June 0.6 6 13.9
July 0.3 3.4 9.9
August 0.1 2.2 6.3
September 0.1 1.8 4.9
October 0.2 2.1 4.8
November 0.7 2.7 5.7
December 0.7 3.6 10

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does EF Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, CA normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 9.3 cfs, against 1.8 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for EF Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 4.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.4 and 13.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has EF Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11362945 begin in 1993, about 33 years, covering roughly 7,989 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is EF Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, CA?
The gauge sits at 41.04016, -121.87555, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020003, at an elevation of about 2,540 feet, draining roughly 8 square miles.
Can I use EF Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, 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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