USGS Streamgage 10352500
McDermitt Creek near McDermitt, NV
McDermitt Creek near McDermitt, NV is USGS streamgage 10352500 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16040201. It drains a watershed of about 225 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1948. Typical flow runs near 5.9 cfs in July and 55.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Nevada
- Drainage area
- 225 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 4,545 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 16040201
- Coordinates
- 41.96656, -117.83181
- USGS site number
- 10352500
- Records begin
- 1948-10-01 (78 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 78 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 | 4.2 | 8.9 | 41.9 | |
| February | 6.8 | 15.6 | 77.2 | |
| March | 8.6 | 36.5 | 185.4 | |
| April | 8.3 | 55.3 | 226.3 | |
| May | 10 | 50.8 | 160.5 | |
| June | 4.2 | 23.6 | 74.5 | |
| July | 0.7 | 5.9 | 19 | |
| August | 0.1 | 1.9 | 5.8 | |
| September | 0.3 | 2.1 | 5.1 | |
| October | 1.8 | 4 | 6.8 | |
| November | 2.8 | 6.1 | 9.7 | |
| December | 3.6 | 7.2 | 19 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does McDermitt Creek near McDermitt, NV normally run highest?
- April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 55.3 cfs, against 1.9 cfs in August, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for McDermitt Creek near McDermitt, NV?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 8.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 4.2 and 41.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has McDermitt Creek near McDermitt, NV been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 10352500 begin in 1948, about 78 years, covering roughly 8,850 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is McDermitt Creek near McDermitt, NV?
- The gauge sits at 41.96656, -117.83181, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16040201, at an elevation of about 4,545 feet, draining roughly 225 square miles.
- Can I use McDermitt Creek near McDermitt, NV 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.