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USGS Streamgage 114296005

Gerle C Low Flow Release below Gerle Reservoir near Meeks Bay

Gerle C Low Flow Release below Gerle Reservoir near Meeks Bay is USGS streamgage 114296005 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020128. It drains a watershed of about 29 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2013. Typical flow runs near 14 cfs in July and 11.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
29 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,210 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020128
Coordinates
38.96602, -120.39381
USGS site number
114296005
Records begin
2013-02-13 (13 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 13 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 4.6 7 7.1
February 4.3 7.1 7.5
March 3.8 11 13.1
April 3.9 11.1 16
May 5.4 15.6 16.9
June 5.6 15.8 17
July 5.6 14 16.8
August 4.8 13 14.3
September 4.7 11 11.2
October 5.5 10.5 11
November 4.3 6.6 7.2
December 4.3 6.7 7.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Gerle C Low Flow Release below Gerle Reservoir near Meeks Bay normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 15.8 cfs, against 6.6 cfs in November, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Gerle C Low Flow Release below Gerle Reservoir near Meeks Bay?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 4.6 and 7.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Gerle C Low Flow Release below Gerle Reservoir near Meeks Bay been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 114296005 begin in 2013, about 13 years, covering roughly 4,613 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Gerle C Low Flow Release below Gerle Reservoir near Meeks Bay?
The gauge sits at 38.96602, -120.39381, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020128, at an elevation of about 5,210 feet, draining roughly 29 square miles.
Can I use Gerle C Low Flow Release below Gerle Reservoir near Meeks Bay 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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