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USGS Streamgage 11408550

M Yuba River below Milton Dam, CA

M Yuba River below Milton Dam, CA is USGS streamgage 11408550 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020125. It drains a watershed of about 40 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1926. Typical flow runs near 3.9 cfs in July and 4.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
40 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020125
Coordinates
39.52185, -120.58355
USGS site number
11408550
Records begin
1926-05-04 (100 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 38 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 3.3 3.8 11.2
February 3.3 4 34.7
March 3.5 4.1 43.5
April 3.5 4.1 258.9
May 3.6 4.3 631.7
June 3.5 4.2 299.7
July 3.5 3.9 33.5
August 3.5 3.8 4.5
September 3.5 3.8 4.4
October 3.5 3.8 4.4
November 3.3 3.8 4.2
December 3.3 3.8 4.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does M Yuba River below Milton Dam, CA normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 4.3 cfs, against 3.8 cfs in January, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for M Yuba River below Milton Dam, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 3.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 3.3 and 11.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has M Yuba River below Milton Dam, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11408550 begin in 1926, about 100 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 M Yuba River below Milton Dam, CA?
The gauge sits at 39.52185, -120.58355, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020125, draining roughly 40 square miles.
Can I use M Yuba River below Milton Dam, 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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