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USGS Streamgage 10258700

Murray Cyn C near Palm Springs, CA

Murray Cyn C near Palm Springs, CA is USGS streamgage 10258700 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18100201. It drains a watershed of about 9 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2016. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 1.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
9 sq mi
Gauge elevation
726 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18100201
Coordinates
33.75278, -116.54444
USGS site number
10258700
Records begin
2016-11-03 (10 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 10 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 0.1 0.7 17.5
February 0.1 1 30.7
March 0.2 2.1 31.9
April 0 1.1 14.9
May 0 0.6 5.2
June 0 0 1.8
July 0 0 0.2
August 0 0 1.5
September 0 0 0.2
October 0 0 0.1
November 0 0 0.4
December 0 0.2 5.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Murray Cyn C near Palm Springs, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2.1 cfs, against 0 cfs in June, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Murray Cyn C near Palm Springs, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0.7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.1 and 17.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Murray Cyn C near Palm Springs, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10258700 begin in 2016, about 10 years, covering roughly 3,558 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Murray Cyn C near Palm Springs, CA?
The gauge sits at 33.75278, -116.54444, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18100201, at an elevation of about 726 feet, draining roughly 9 square miles.
Can I use Murray Cyn C near Palm Springs, 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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