USGS Streamgage 06835500
Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr.
Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr. is USGS streamgage 06835500 in Nebraska, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10250005. It drains a watershed of about 2,990 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1914. Typical flow runs near 19.8 cfs in July and 52.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Nebraska
- Drainage area
- 2,990 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 2,596 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 10250005
- Coordinates
- 40.23429, -100.87807
- USGS site number
- 06835500
- Records begin
- 1914-06-13 (112 years)
14-day flow forecast
Based on observations through for Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr.. Each day carries a median estimate and the band the model expects the flow to fall within — not a single number to plan against. Forecasts are re-issued daily; see the live screen for the current outlook.
| Date | Low p10 | Expected p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.7 | ||
| 0.6 | 1.2 | 2.1 | ||
| 0.3 | 1.1 | 2.5 | ||
| 0.2 | 1 | 2.8 | ||
| 0.2 | 1.1 | 3.5 | ||
| 0.2 | 1.2 | 5 | ||
| 0.5 | 1.8 | 9.7 | ||
| 0.5 | 2.3 | 17.7 | ||
| 0.5 | 2.5 | 19.2 | ||
| 0.5 | 2.4 | 18.4 | ||
| 0.4 | 2.3 | 18.5 | ||
| 0.5 | 2.2 | 19 | ||
| 0.5 | 2.2 | 17.3 | ||
| 0.4 | 2 | 15 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs). Estimates only — do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision.
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 76 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 | 33 | 59.5 | 114.1 | |
| February | 40.2 | 71 | 135.7 | |
| March | 42.3 | 77.6 | 140.8 | |
| April | 30 | 52.3 | 127.1 | |
| May | 18.9 | 33.4 | 133.3 | |
| June | 12.3 | 30.3 | 153.6 | |
| July | 3.3 | 19.8 | 87.7 | |
| August | 0.5 | 16.9 | 64.7 | |
| September | 1.3 | 27.9 | 90.8 | |
| October | 11.5 | 46.4 | 108.2 | |
| November | 26 | 57.4 | 114.6 | |
| December | 29.7 | 59.4 | 111.7 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr. normally run highest?
- March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 77.6 cfs, against 16.9 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 Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr.?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 59.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 33 and 114.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr. been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 06835500 begin in 1914, about 112 years, covering roughly 9,197 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr.?
- The gauge sits at 40.23429, -100.87807, in Nebraska, in hydrologic subbasin 10250005, at an elevation of about 2,596 feet, draining roughly 2,990 square miles.
- Can I use Frenchman Creek at Culbertson, Nebr. 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.