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USGS Streamgage 10287655

Lee Vining C below Saddlebag Lake near Lee Vining, CA

Lee Vining C below Saddlebag Lake near Lee Vining, CA is USGS streamgage 10287655 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090101. It drains a watershed of about 4 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1997. Typical flow runs near 7.1 cfs in July and 8.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
4 sq mi
Gauge elevation
10,050 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18090101
Coordinates
37.96437, -119.27321
USGS site number
10287655
Records begin
1997-10-01 (29 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 28 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 3.2 9.9 16.4
February 2.9 9.6 15.2
March 2.2 9.5 16.7
April 2.8 8.1 18.6
May 3.3 6.8 17.9
June 3.4 7 29.6
July 3.4 7.1 40.4
August 3.3 7.8 29.1
September 4.3 9.8 27.2
October 3.4 8.4 17.4
November 3.4 9 15.8
December 3.1 10.1 15.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Lee Vining C below Saddlebag Lake near Lee Vining, CA normally run highest?
December, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 10.1 cfs, against 6.8 cfs in May, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Lee Vining C below Saddlebag Lake near Lee Vining, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 9.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 3.2 and 16.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Lee Vining C below Saddlebag Lake near Lee Vining, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10287655 begin in 1997, about 29 years, covering roughly 8,821 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Lee Vining C below Saddlebag Lake near Lee Vining, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.96437, -119.27321, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090101, at an elevation of about 10,050 feet, draining roughly 4 square miles.
Can I use Lee Vining C below Saddlebag Lake near Lee Vining, 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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