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USGS Streamgage 10262000

Mojave River near Hodge, CA

Mojave River near Hodge, CA is USGS streamgage 10262000 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090208. It drains a watershed of about 1,091 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1930. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 0 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
1,091 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,249 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18090208
Coordinates
34.83552, -117.19168
USGS site number
10262000
Records begin
1930-10-01 (96 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 96 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 0 0 70.3
February 0 0.3 405.9
March 0 0 861.1
April 0 0 354
May 0 0 53.8
June 0 0 3
July 0 0 0
August 0 0 0
September 0 0 0
October 0 0 0
November 0 0 0
December 0 0 3.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Mojave River near Hodge, CA normally run highest?
February, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 0.3 cfs, against 0 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 Mojave River near Hodge, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 70.3 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Mojave River near Hodge, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10262000 begin in 1930, about 96 years, covering roughly 1,396 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Mojave River near Hodge, CA?
The gauge sits at 34.83552, -117.19168, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090208, at an elevation of about 2,249 feet, draining roughly 1,091 square miles.
Can I use Mojave River near Hodge, 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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