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USGS Streamgage 11401112

NF Feather River below Belden Dam, CA

NF Feather River below Belden Dam, CA is USGS streamgage 11401112 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020121. It drains a watershed of about 612 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1968. Typical flow runs near 144.4 cfs in July and 96.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
612 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,811 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020121
Coordinates
40.07128, -121.16468
USGS site number
11401112
Records begin
1968-10-01 (58 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 57 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 60.1 65.9 715.1
February 60.6 66.1 448.3
March 60.6 67 653.4
April 67.4 96.3 794.1
May 135.6 145.5 589.6
June 135.3 144.6 205.7
July 137.3 144.4 226.6
August 135.4 144.5 182.9
September 63.3 77.1 156.6
October 60.4 65.6 117.6
November 60.2 65.1 346.3
December 60.1 65.3 458.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does NF Feather River below Belden Dam, CA normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 145.5 cfs, against 65.1 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 NF Feather River below Belden Dam, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 65.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 60.1 and 715.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has NF Feather River below Belden Dam, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11401112 begin in 1968, about 58 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 below Belden Dam, CA?
The gauge sits at 40.07128, -121.16468, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020121, at an elevation of about 2,811 feet, draining roughly 612 square miles.
Can I use NF Feather River below Belden Dam, 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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