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USGS Streamgage 11404500

NF Feather River A Pulga, CA

NF Feather River A Pulga, CA is USGS streamgage 11404500 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020121. It drains a watershed of about 1,953 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1911. Typical flow runs near 168.8 cfs in July and 2,303.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
1,953 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,306 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020121
Coordinates
39.79433, -121.45164
USGS site number
11404500
Records begin
1911-04-01 (115 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 115 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 58.5 1,039.4 4,997.1
February 72.9 1,272.4 6,807.2
March 76.6 1,921.3 6,515.2
April 67.7 2,303.3 8,065
May 57.4 1,900.3 6,574.8
June 55.9 639.6 3,822.7
July 54.1 168.8 2,015.2
August 54.4 139.6 1,916.5
September 53.9 140.3 1,923
October 54.7 158.7 2,063.5
November 55.1 385.4 2,229.3
December 56.1 845.7 3,484.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does NF Feather River A Pulga, CA normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2,303.3 cfs, against 139.6 cfs in August, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for NF Feather River A Pulga, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1,039.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 58.5 and 4,997.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has NF Feather River A Pulga, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11404500 begin in 1911, about 115 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 NF Feather River A Pulga, CA?
The gauge sits at 39.79433, -121.45164, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020121, at an elevation of about 1,306 feet, draining roughly 1,953 square miles.
Can I use NF Feather River A Pulga, 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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