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USGS Streamgage 11313485

Meadow Lake Outlet near Markleeville, CA

Meadow Lake Outlet near Markleeville, CA is USGS streamgage 11313485 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040012. It drains a watershed of about 6 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1988. Typical flow runs near 22.8 cfs in July and 5.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
6 sq mi
Gauge elevation
7,670 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040012
Coordinates
38.59796, -119.97879
USGS site number
11313485
Records begin
1988-04-19 (38 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 38 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Only 11 of 12 months have enough record to summarize; the rest are omitted.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January — 3.9 —
March — 7.1 —
April 3.5 5.3 29
May 5.6 10 25.6
June 6.3 20.5 49.9
July 10.5 22.8 44.8
August 10.3 23.8 36.3
September 6.4 23 35.5
October 4.8 19.3 32.1
November 2.1 8.9 25
December 2.3 4.2 31.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Meadow Lake Outlet near Markleeville, CA normally run highest?
August, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 23.8 cfs, against 3.9 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 Meadow Lake Outlet near Markleeville, CA?
It depends on the month. In April, half of days historically fall near 5.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 3.5 and 29 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Meadow Lake Outlet near Markleeville, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11313485 begin in 1988, about 38 years, covering roughly 4,664 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Meadow Lake Outlet near Markleeville, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.59796, -119.97879, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040012, at an elevation of about 7,670 feet, draining roughly 6 square miles.
Can I use Meadow Lake Outlet near Markleeville, 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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