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USGS Streamgage 11125600

Hilton Cyn C near Santa Ynez, CA

Hilton Cyn C near Santa Ynez, CA is USGS streamgage 11125600 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18060010. It drains a watershed of about 2 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2002. Typical flow runs near 4 cfs in July and 4.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
2 sq mi
Gauge elevation
657 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18060010
Coordinates
34.5822, -119.98261
USGS site number
11125600
Records begin
2002-03-23 (24 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 15 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 4.2 8.3
February 0.1 4.2 10.7
March 0 4.3 11.3
April 0 4.7 8.7
May 0 5.1 7.3
June 0 4.5 7.4
July 0 4 6.6
August 0 4.2 6.4
September 0 4.2 5.8
October 0.1 4.1 5.9
November 0 3.8 5.5
December 0.1 4.2 5.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Hilton Cyn C near Santa Ynez, CA normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 5.1 cfs, against 3.8 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 Hilton Cyn C near Santa Ynez, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 4.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 8.3 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Hilton Cyn C near Santa Ynez, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11125600 begin in 2002, about 24 years, covering roughly 5,368 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Hilton Cyn C near Santa Ynez, CA?
The gauge sits at 34.5822, -119.98261, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18060010, at an elevation of about 657 feet, draining roughly 2 square miles.
Can I use Hilton Cyn C near Santa Ynez, 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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