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USGS Streamgage 11361450

Pit River below Lake Britton Dam near Burney, CA

Pit River below Lake Britton Dam near Burney, CA is USGS streamgage 11361450 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020003. It drains a watershed of about 4,607 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2012. Typical flow runs near 340.3 cfs in July and 499.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
4,607 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,740 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020003
Coordinates
41.02155, -121.67471
USGS site number
11361450
Records begin
2012-10-01 (14 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 13 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 330.9 376.6 2,812.3
February 328.6 392.6 8,101.4
March 335.6 484 6,208.7
April 333.9 499.7 4,948
May 333.4 399 1,341.5
June 333.8 353.2 954.5
July 330.4 340.3 388.4
August 329.4 339.7 379
September 300.1 314.4 925
October 300.3 323.2 1,648.7
November 301.5 322.9 1,858
December 329.3 344.5 1,359.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Pit River below Lake Britton Dam near Burney, CA normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 499.7 cfs, against 314.4 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 Pit River below Lake Britton Dam near Burney, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 376.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 330.9 and 2,812.3 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Pit River below Lake Britton Dam near Burney, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11361450 begin in 2012, about 14 years, covering roughly 4,747 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Pit River below Lake Britton Dam near Burney, CA?
The gauge sits at 41.02155, -121.67471, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020003, at an elevation of about 2,740 feet, draining roughly 4,607 square miles.
Can I use Pit River below Lake Britton Dam near Burney, 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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