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USGS Streamgage 11249500

Madera Cn A Friant, CA

Madera Cn A Friant, CA is USGS streamgage 11249500 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040006. Discharge records at this site go back to 1948. Typical flow runs near 961.9 cfs in July and 209.2 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040006
Coordinates
37.00273, -119.70681
USGS site number
11249500
Records begin
1948-10-01 (78 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 75 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 78.8
February 0 0 412.1
March 0 105.9 810
April 0 209.2 975
May 0 453.4 1,169.4
June 301.1 809.9 1,249
July 562.3 961.9 1,255.5
August 140.8 684.4 1,099.2
September 0 264.3 713.2
October 0 0 432.9
November 0 0 74
December 0 0 0

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Madera Cn A Friant, CA normally run highest?
July, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 961.9 cfs, against 0 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 Madera Cn A Friant, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 78.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Madera Cn A Friant, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11249500 begin in 1948, about 78 years, covering roughly 8,090 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Madera Cn A Friant, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.00273, -119.70681, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040006.
Can I use Madera Cn A Friant, 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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