Rivermatics

USGS Streamgage 10323000

Pine Creek near Palisade, NV

Pine Creek near Palisade, NV is USGS streamgage 10323000 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16040104. It drains a watershed of about 1,002 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1912. Typical flow runs near 0.8 cfs in July and 14 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
1,002 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,859 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16040104
Coordinates
40.5948, -116.17327
USGS site number
10323000
Records begin
1912-02-01 (114 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 6.5 11.5 51.7
February 8.5 15.2 58.4
March 10.2 18.3 82
April 3.9 14 128.9
May 0.2 5.7 35.3
June 0.1 2.4 10.5
July 0 0.8 10.2
August 0 0.7 5.7
September 0.2 1.8 8.1
October 3.1 6.2 16.1
November 6.6 11.4 19.5
December 8 11.9 23.9

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Pine Creek near Palisade, NV normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 18.3 cfs, against 0.7 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 Pine Creek near Palisade, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 11.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 6.5 and 51.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Pine Creek near Palisade, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10323000 begin in 1912, about 114 years, covering roughly 998 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Pine Creek near Palisade, NV?
The gauge sits at 40.5948, -116.17327, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16040104, at an elevation of about 4,859 feet, draining roughly 1,002 square miles.
Can I use Pine Creek near Palisade, NV 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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