USGS Streamgage 11367760
McCloud River below McCloud Dam near McCloud, CA
McCloud River below McCloud Dam near McCloud, CA is USGS streamgage 11367760 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020004. It drains a watershed of about 404 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1966. Typical flow runs near 184.4 cfs in July and 112 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.
Gauge details
- State
- California
- Drainage area
- 404 sq mi
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 18020004
- Coordinates
- 41.12516, -122.06861
- USGS site number
- 11367760
- Records begin
- 1966-05-01 (60 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 60 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58.4 | 137.8 | 208.7 | |
| February | 53 | 118.4 | 210.4 | |
| March | 48.7 | 98.6 | 215.8 | |
| April | 55.2 | 112 | 206.1 | |
| May | 97.4 | 150.8 | 212.2 | |
| June | 139.9 | 178.2 | 222 | |
| July | 154.5 | 184.4 | 222 | |
| August | 155.1 | 189 | 223.2 | |
| September | 172.1 | 199.2 | 236.8 | |
| October | 170.4 | 200.5 | 244.5 | |
| November | 150 | 194.6 | 243.7 | |
| December | 75 | 170.9 | 229.5 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does McCloud River below McCloud Dam near McCloud, CA normally run highest?
- October, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 200.5 cfs, against 98.6 cfs in March, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for McCloud River below McCloud Dam near McCloud, CA?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 137.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 58.4 and 208.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has McCloud River below McCloud Dam near McCloud, CA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 11367760 begin in 1966, about 60 years, covering roughly 8,204 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is McCloud River below McCloud Dam near McCloud, CA?
- The gauge sits at 41.12516, -122.06861, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020004, draining roughly 404 square miles.
- Can I use McCloud River below McCloud Dam near McCloud, 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.