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USGS Streamgage 14209700

Fish Creek near Three Lynx, OR

Fish Creek near Three Lynx, OR is USGS streamgage 14209700 in Oregon, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 17090011. It drains a watershed of about 45 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1989. Typical flow runs near 29.4 cfs in July and 233.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Oregon
Drainage area
45 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
17090011
Coordinates
45.14828, -122.15447
USGS site number
14209700
Records begin
1989-08-18 (37 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 36 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 85.5 284 1,003
February 75.6 208.8 723.6
March 84.4 231.5 610.5
April 147.5 233.1 500.9
May 76.5 178.5 428
June 40.2 85.7 241.3
July 17.1 29.4 49.7
August 10.2 14.9 24.9
September 8.4 13.1 50.5
October 10.5 32.1 234.4
November 36.9 200.1 791
December 83.9 253.5 1,064.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Fish Creek near Three Lynx, OR normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 284 cfs, against 13.1 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 Fish Creek near Three Lynx, OR?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 284 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 85.5 and 1,003 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Fish Creek near Three Lynx, OR been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 14209700 begin in 1989, about 37 years, covering roughly 3,673 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Fish Creek near Three Lynx, OR?
The gauge sits at 45.14828, -122.15447, in Oregon, in hydrologic subbasin 17090011, draining roughly 45 square miles.
Can I use Fish Creek near Three Lynx, OR 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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