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USGS Streamgage 11359120

Hat C Low Flow Release below Baum Lake near Burney, CA

Hat C Low Flow Release below Baum Lake near Burney, CA is USGS streamgage 11359120 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020003. It drains a watershed of about 356 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2007. Typical flow runs near 25.5 cfs in July and 28.6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
356 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,980 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020003
Coordinates
40.95111, -121.54528
USGS site number
11359120
Records begin
2007-06-20 (19 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 19 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 10.4 25.9 32.1
February 11.2 26.9 40.5
March 12.5 28.4 52.6
April 13.9 28.6 45.3
May 15.7 27.2 44.7
June 13.6 25.5 35.2
July 8.7 25.5 37.7
August 8.7 25.8 38.9
September 10.5 26.8 92.2
October 9 28.5 57
November 9.1 26 39.8
December 10.5 25.3 37.9

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Hat C Low Flow Release below Baum Lake near Burney, CA normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 28.6 cfs, against 25.3 cfs in December, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Hat C Low Flow Release below Baum Lake near Burney, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 25.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 10.4 and 32.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Hat C Low Flow Release below Baum Lake near Burney, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11359120 begin in 2007, about 19 years, covering roughly 4,809 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Hat C Low Flow Release below Baum Lake near Burney, CA?
The gauge sits at 40.95111, -121.54528, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020003, at an elevation of about 2,980 feet, draining roughly 356 square miles.
Can I use Hat C Low Flow Release below Baum Lake near Burney, 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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