USGS Streamgage 10260700
EF of WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, CA
EF of WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, CA is USGS streamgage 10260700 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090208. It drains a watershed of about 11 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1995. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 3.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- California
- Drainage area
- 11 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 3,590 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 18090208
- Coordinates
- 34.27028, -117.29282
- USGS site number
- 10260700
- Records begin
- 1995-10-01 (31 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 30 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 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 23.5 | |
| February | 0.4 | 4.4 | 42.9 | |
| March | 1.1 | 6.9 | 40.8 | |
| April | 0.8 | 3.1 | 32.4 | |
| May | 0.3 | 1.6 | 13.7 | |
| June | 0 | 0.4 | 6.7 | |
| July | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| August | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | |
| September | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| October | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | |
| November | 0 | 0 | 1.4 | |
| December | 0.1 | 0.6 | 10.9 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does EF of WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, CA normally run highest?
- March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 6.9 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 EF of WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, CA?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.2 and 23.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has EF of WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, CA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 10260700 begin in 1995, about 31 years, covering roughly 8,456 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is EF of WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, CA?
- The gauge sits at 34.27028, -117.29282, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090208, at an elevation of about 3,590 feet, draining roughly 11 square miles.
- Can I use EF of WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, 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.