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USGS Streamgage 10348850

Galena Creek at Galena Creek State Park, NV

Galena Creek at Galena Creek State Park, NV is USGS streamgage 10348850 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050102. It drains a watershed of about 8 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1956. Typical flow runs near 8.3 cfs in July and 11.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
8 sq mi
Gauge elevation
6,320 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050102
Coordinates
39.35435, -119.85852
USGS site number
10348850
Records begin
1956-07-20 (70 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 42 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 4.3 5.7 8.5
February 4.2 5.8 9.9
March 4.6 6.9 12.2
April 6.9 11.1 19.6
May 8.6 18.8 42.8
June 6.4 17.7 58.9
July 4.1 8.3 45.7
August 3.1 6.1 18
September 3.1 5.4 10.8
October 3.8 6.6 10.5
November 4.4 6.4 10.5
December 4.3 5.8 9.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Galena Creek at Galena Creek State Park, NV normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 18.8 cfs, against 5.4 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 Galena Creek at Galena Creek State Park, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 5.7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 4.3 and 8.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Galena Creek at Galena Creek State Park, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10348850 begin in 1956, about 70 years, covering roughly 6,938 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Galena Creek at Galena Creek State Park, NV?
The gauge sits at 39.35435, -119.85852, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050102, at an elevation of about 6,320 feet, draining roughly 8 square miles.
Can I use Galena Creek at Galena Creek State Park, NV 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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