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USGS Streamgage 11408880

M Yuba River below Our House Dam, CA

M Yuba River below Our House Dam, CA is USGS streamgage 11408880 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020125. It drains a watershed of about 145 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1968. Typical flow runs near 34.4 cfs in July and 48.6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
145 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,958 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020125
Coordinates
39.41156, -120.99801
USGS site number
11408880
Records begin
1968-10-01 (58 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 57 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 27.9 36.9 536.5
February 29 37.2 637.3
March 31.3 38.5 627.2
April 40.2 48.6 472
May 47.2 56.1 720.5
June 35.1 45.5 212.9
July 25.6 34.4 39.2
August 21.2 32.4 37.4
September 20.9 30.4 37.3
October 22.9 31.6 37.3
November 26.8 34.1 45.2
December 28.6 35.5 285.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does M Yuba River below Our House Dam, CA normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 56.1 cfs, against 30.4 cfs in September, 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 Our House Dam, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 36.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 27.9 and 536.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has M Yuba River below Our House Dam, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11408880 begin in 1968, about 58 years, covering roughly 8,820 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is M Yuba River below Our House Dam, CA?
The gauge sits at 39.41156, -120.99801, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020125, at an elevation of about 1,958 feet, draining roughly 145 square miles.
Can I use M Yuba River below Our House 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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