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USGS Streamgage 11362890

Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, CA

Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, CA is USGS streamgage 11362890 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020003. It drains a watershed of about 13 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1991. Typical flow runs near 15.2 cfs in July and 17.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
13 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,320 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020003
Coordinates
41.0421, -121.87722
USGS site number
11362890
Records begin
1991-10-01 (35 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 34 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 12.7 16.6 22.7
February 15.1 17.3 24.4
March 15.5 18.1 27.2
April 15.8 17.9 26.8
May 15.6 16.8 22.9
June 13.1 16.1 18.4
July 9.7 15.2 17.8
August 4.1 12.8 16.1
September 3.2 10.8 14.9
October 2.3 11.2 15.8
November 8.9 12.5 19.4
December 10.3 15.8 21

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 18.1 cfs, against 10.8 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 16.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 12.7 and 22.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11362890 begin in 1991, about 35 years, covering roughly 8,075 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, CA?
The gauge sits at 41.0421, -121.87722, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020003, at an elevation of about 2,320 feet, draining roughly 13 square miles.
Can I use Nelson C Release Weir below Pp Diversion near Big Bend, 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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