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USGS Streamgage 11440550

Esmeralda C A Pacific, CA

Esmeralda C A Pacific, CA is USGS streamgage 11440550 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020129. It drains a watershed of about 1 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2016. Typical flow runs near 0.1 cfs in July and 1.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
1 sq mi
Gauge elevation
3,867 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020129
Coordinates
38.76, -120.48833
USGS site number
11440550
Records begin
2016-10-01 (10 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 9 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 0.1 0.4 4.2
February 0.2 0.8 4.1
March 0.2 1.3 4.7
April 0.1 1.3 2.7
May 0.1 0.4 1.3
June 0.1 0.2 0.5
July 0 0.1 0.2
August 0 0 0.1
September 0 0 0.1
October 0 0.1 0.4
November 0 0.1 0.3
December 0.1 0.2 1.7

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Esmeralda C A Pacific, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 1.3 cfs, against 0 cfs in August, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Esmeralda C A Pacific, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.1 and 4.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Esmeralda C A Pacific, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11440550 begin in 2016, about 10 years, covering roughly 3,273 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Esmeralda C A Pacific, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.76, -120.48833, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020129, at an elevation of about 3,867 feet, draining roughly 1 square miles.
Can I use Esmeralda C A Pacific, 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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