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USGS Streamgage 10270872

MF Bishop C below Lake Sabrina near Bishop, CA

MF Bishop C below Lake Sabrina near Bishop, CA is USGS streamgage 10270872 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090102. It drains a watershed of about 17 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1985. Typical flow runs near 54.7 cfs in July and 16.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
17 sq mi
Gauge elevation
9,060 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18090102
Coordinates
37.21382, -118.61039
USGS site number
10270872
Records begin
1985-10-01 (41 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 40 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 7.7 14.3 28
February 7.1 14.3 38.7
March 7.6 15.6 42.3
April 10.2 16.8 53.1
May 13.5 22.5 63.9
June 14.3 33.4 107.8
July 20 54.7 139.8
August 17.4 40.3 85.8
September 14.4 26.6 50.8
October 10.6 17.7 39
November 8.9 15.9 28.7
December 8.6 15 26.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does MF Bishop C below Lake Sabrina near Bishop, CA normally run highest?
July, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 54.7 cfs, against 14.3 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 MF Bishop C below Lake Sabrina near Bishop, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 14.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 7.7 and 28 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has MF Bishop C below Lake Sabrina near Bishop, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10270872 begin in 1985, about 41 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 MF Bishop C below Lake Sabrina near Bishop, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.21382, -118.61039, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090102, at an elevation of about 9,060 feet, draining roughly 17 square miles.
Can I use MF Bishop C below Lake Sabrina 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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