USGS Streamgage 11367500
McCloud River near McCloud, CA
McCloud River near McCloud, CA is USGS streamgage 11367500 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020004. It drains a watershed of about 358 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1931. Typical flow runs near 825.7 cfs in July and 1,059.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- California
- Drainage area
- 358 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 2,711 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 18020004
- Coordinates
- 41.18821, -122.06556
- USGS site number
- 11367500
- Records begin
- 1931-04-01 (95 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 95 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 | 612.8 | 812.6 | 1,180.3 | |
| February | 627.5 | 858 | 1,360 | |
| March | 691.8 | 952.8 | 1,425.2 | |
| April | 716.1 | 1,059.7 | 1,576.7 | |
| May | 685.2 | 1,043.8 | 1,619.4 | |
| June | 648.5 | 899.5 | 1,287.3 | |
| July | 624.7 | 825.7 | 1,057.1 | |
| August | 611.9 | 797.9 | 981.8 | |
| September | 598.2 | 775.1 | 946.3 | |
| October | 592.3 | 758.5 | 920.2 | |
| November | 590 | 763.5 | 951.2 | |
| December | 590.8 | 787.5 | 1,087.8 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does McCloud River near McCloud, CA normally run highest?
- April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 1,059.7 cfs, against 758.5 cfs in October, 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 near McCloud, CA?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 812.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 612.8 and 1,180.3 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has McCloud River near McCloud, CA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 11367500 begin in 1931, about 95 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 McCloud River near McCloud, CA?
- The gauge sits at 41.18821, -122.06556, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020004, at an elevation of about 2,711 feet, draining roughly 358 square miles.
- Can I use McCloud River 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.