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USGS Streamgage 11463900

Maacama C near Kellogg, CA

Maacama C near Kellogg, CA is USGS streamgage 11463900 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18010110. It drains a watershed of about 44 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1961. Typical flow runs near 1.4 cfs in July and 37.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
44 sq mi
Gauge elevation
180 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18010110
Coordinates
38.64098, -122.76384
USGS site number
11463900
Records begin
1961-01-01 (65 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 66 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 6.5 57.9 863.1
February 11.8 72.3 531.2
March 12.1 65.1 322.2
April 8.8 37.8 151.3
May 3.9 14.5 36
June 1 5.1 14.3
July 0 1.4 5
August 0 0.5 1.7
September 0 0.4 1.5
October 0 0.9 7.4
November 0.8 5.2 137.7
December 2.7 34.1 447.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Maacama C near Kellogg, CA normally run highest?
February, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 72.3 cfs, against 0.4 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 Maacama C near Kellogg, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 57.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 6.5 and 863.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Maacama C near Kellogg, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11463900 begin in 1961, about 65 years, covering roughly 4,778 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Maacama C near Kellogg, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.64098, -122.76384, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18010110, at an elevation of about 180 feet, draining roughly 44 square miles.
Can I use Maacama C near Kellogg, 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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