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USGS Streamgage 10270877

MF Bishop C below Intake No 2 Reservoir near Bishop, CA

MF Bishop C below Intake No 2 Reservoir near Bishop, CA is USGS streamgage 10270877 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090102. It drains a watershed of about 32 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1988. Typical flow runs near 9.9 cfs in July and 8.2 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
32 sq mi
Gauge elevation
8,080 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18090102
Coordinates
37.24799, -118.58233
USGS site number
10270877
Records begin
1988-10-01 (38 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 37 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 2.5 7.6 9.1
February 2.5 7.5 8.4
March 2.6 7.7 9.2
April 2.7 8.2 11.8
May 2.7 10.3 12.2
June 2.7 10.3 14.7
July 2.6 9.9 12.7
August 3 10.6 13.8
September 3.3 11 13.5
October 2.7 11 13.2
November 2.5 7.7 11.1
December 2.6 7.6 9.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does MF Bishop C below Intake No 2 Reservoir near Bishop, CA normally run highest?
September, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 11 cfs, against 7.5 cfs in February, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for MF Bishop C below Intake No 2 Reservoir near Bishop, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 7.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 2.5 and 9.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has MF Bishop C below Intake No 2 Reservoir near Bishop, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10270877 begin in 1988, about 38 years, covering roughly 8,139 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is MF Bishop C below Intake No 2 Reservoir near Bishop, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.24799, -118.58233, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090102, at an elevation of about 8,080 feet, draining roughly 32 square miles.
Can I use MF Bishop C below Intake No 2 Reservoir near Bishop, 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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