USGS Streamgage 11439000
El Dorado Cn near Kyburz, CA
El Dorado Cn near Kyburz, CA is USGS streamgage 11439000 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020129. Discharge records at this site go back to 1992. Typical flow runs near 40.6 cfs in July and 120.4 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- California
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 18020129
- Coordinates
- 38.76435, -120.32019
- USGS site number
- 11439000
- Records begin
- 1992-09-30 (34 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 34 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 | 25.3 | 139.5 | |
| February | 0 | 49.2 | 141.3 | |
| March | 0 | 67.4 | 142.1 | |
| April | 0 | 120.4 | 145.6 | |
| May | 0 | 141.6 | 148.6 | |
| June | 0 | 105.8 | 149.4 | |
| July | 1 | 40.6 | 145 | |
| August | 8.1 | 54.5 | 138.4 | |
| September | 3.8 | 44.5 | 135.5 | |
| October | 0 | 0.5 | 49.4 | |
| November | 0 | 0 | 97.5 | |
| December | 0 | 16.5 | 128.6 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does El Dorado Cn near Kyburz, CA normally run highest?
- May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 141.6 cfs, against 0 cfs in November, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for El Dorado Cn near Kyburz, CA?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 25.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 139.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has El Dorado Cn near Kyburz, CA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 11439000 begin in 1992, about 34 years, covering roughly 8,821 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is El Dorado Cn near Kyburz, CA?
- The gauge sits at 38.76435, -120.32019, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020129.
- Can I use El Dorado Cn near Kyburz, 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.