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USGS Streamgage 11292700

MF Stanislaus River A Hells Half Acre Bridge, CA

MF Stanislaus River A Hells Half Acre Bridge, CA is USGS streamgage 11292700 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040010. It drains a watershed of about 287 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1955. Typical flow runs near 48.5 cfs in July and 270.4 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
287 sq mi
Gauge elevation
3,411 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040010
Coordinates
38.24714, -120.03463
USGS site number
11292700
Records begin
1955-12-23 (71 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 70 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 19.4 59.8 292.5
February 33.4 102.2 297.1
March 59.4 172.1 446.1
April 111.5 270.4 697.3
May 78.5 501.3 2,576.1
June 31.5 566.1 2,904
July 23.6 48.5 932.5
August 21.6 37.9 66.3
September 21.7 36.2 53.7
October 21.5 36.5 56
November 16.6 31.8 81.1
December 18.1 39.1 193.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does MF Stanislaus River A Hells Half Acre Bridge, CA normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 566.1 cfs, against 31.8 cfs in November, 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 Stanislaus River A Hells Half Acre Bridge, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 59.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 19.4 and 292.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has MF Stanislaus River A Hells Half Acre Bridge, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11292700 begin in 1955, about 71 years, covering roughly 8,456 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is MF Stanislaus River A Hells Half Acre Bridge, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.24714, -120.03463, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040010, at an elevation of about 3,411 feet, draining roughly 287 square miles.
Can I use MF Stanislaus River A Hells Half Acre Bridge, 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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