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USGS Streamgage 11244000

NF Willow C near Bass Lake, CA

NF Willow C near Bass Lake, CA is USGS streamgage 11244000 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040006. It drains a watershed of about 51 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1940. Typical flow runs near 1.3 cfs in July and 1.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
51 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040006
Coordinates
37.28883, -119.53014
USGS site number
11244000
Records begin
1940-05-26 (86 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 85 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 0.3 1.2 60.9
February 0.3 1.4 96.3
March 0.3 1.6 152.6
April 0.5 1.9 113.4
May 0.7 2.4 177
June 0.8 1.9 107.8
July 0.7 1.3 22.3
August 0.4 0.9 7.1
September 0.3 0.6 39.1
October 0.3 0.7 84
November 0.3 0.9 94.4
December 0.3 0.9 30

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does NF Willow C near Bass Lake, CA normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2.4 cfs, against 0.6 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 NF Willow C near Bass Lake, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.3 and 60.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has NF Willow C near Bass Lake, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11244000 begin in 1940, about 86 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 Willow C near Bass Lake, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.28883, -119.53014, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040006, draining roughly 51 square miles.
Can I use NF Willow C near Bass Lake, 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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