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USGS Streamgage 11062400

Fontana Water Co Surface Diversion near Fontana, CA

Fontana Water Co Surface Diversion near Fontana, CA is USGS streamgage 11062400 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18070203. Discharge records at this site go back to 1971. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 0.6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Gauge elevation
2,254 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18070203
Coordinates
34.20306, -117.44949
USGS site number
11062400
Records begin
1971-12-01 (55 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 55 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 0 8.7
February 0 0.1 10.8
March 0 0.7 14.9
April 0 0.6 17.2
May 0 0 18.5
June 0 0 15.2
July 0 0 15.9
August 0 0 15.5
September 0 0 14.7
October 0 0 12.5
November 0 0 8.6
December 0 0 7

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Fontana Water Co Surface Diversion near Fontana, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 0.7 cfs, against 0 cfs in January, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Fontana Water Co Surface Diversion near Fontana, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 8.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Fontana Water Co Surface Diversion near Fontana, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11062400 begin in 1971, about 55 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Fontana Water Co Surface Diversion near Fontana, CA?
The gauge sits at 34.20306, -117.44949, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18070203, at an elevation of about 2,254 feet.
Can I use Fontana Water Co Surface Diversion near Fontana, 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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