USGS Streamgage 11192501
Kern River near Democrat Springs (Total Flow), CA
Kern River near Democrat Springs (Total Flow), CA is USGS streamgage 11192501 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18030003. It drains a watershed of about 2,258 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1950. Typical flow runs near 1,389 cfs in July and 672.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.
Gauge details
- State
- California
- Drainage area
- 2,258 sq mi
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 18030003
- Coordinates
- 35.52079, -118.67703
- USGS site number
- 11192501
- Records begin
- 1950-10-01 (76 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 75 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 | 178.6 | 348.3 | 840.8 | |
| February | 217.9 | 424.9 | 1,122.7 | |
| March | 309.6 | 568.8 | 1,476.1 | |
| April | 375.1 | 672.1 | 2,770.7 | |
| May | 397 | 887.6 | 4,091.6 | |
| June | 536.6 | 1,433.3 | 4,392 | |
| July | 509.4 | 1,389 | 3,371.9 | |
| August | 317.6 | 966.6 | 2,683.5 | |
| September | 152.4 | 472.4 | 1,596.3 | |
| October | 135.4 | 287.5 | 1,411.9 | |
| November | 146.2 | 243.2 | 1,027 | |
| December | 157 | 284.8 | 615.7 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Kern River near Democrat Springs (Total Flow), CA normally run highest?
- June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 1,433.3 cfs, against 243.2 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 Kern River near Democrat Springs (Total Flow), CA?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 348.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 178.6 and 840.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Kern River near Democrat Springs (Total Flow), CA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 11192501 begin in 1950, about 76 years, covering roughly 8,455 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Kern River near Democrat Springs (Total Flow), CA?
- The gauge sits at 35.52079, -118.67703, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18030003, draining roughly 2,258 square miles.
- Can I use Kern River near Democrat Springs (Total Flow), 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.