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USGS Streamgage 11062000

Lytle C near Fontana, CA

Lytle C near Fontana, CA is USGS streamgage 11062000 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18070203. It drains a watershed of about 47 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1918. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 2 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
47 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,370 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18070203
Coordinates
34.21184, -117.45787
USGS site number
11062000
Records begin
1918-10-01 (108 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 108 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 0.5 49.5
February 0 3.4 84.8
March 0 4.4 135.3
April 0 2 101.1
May 0 0.1 81.2
June 0 0 60.3
July 0 0 49.9
August 0 0 35.5
September 0 0 27.3
October 0 0 23.2
November 0 0 19.3
December 0 0.2 26.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Lytle C near Fontana, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 4.4 cfs, against 0 cfs in June, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Lytle C near Fontana, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 49.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Lytle C near Fontana, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11062000 begin in 1918, about 108 years, covering roughly 9,125 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Lytle C near Fontana, CA?
The gauge sits at 34.21184, -117.45787, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18070203, at an elevation of about 2,370 feet, draining roughly 47 square miles.
Can I use Lytle C near Fontana, 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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