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USGS Streamgage 11362500

Pit River below Pit No 4 Dam, CA

Pit River below Pit No 4 Dam, CA is USGS streamgage 11362500 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020003. It drains a watershed of about 4,648 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1923. Typical flow runs near 190.9 cfs in July and 739.4 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
4,648 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020003
Coordinates
40.97349, -121.77944
USGS site number
11362500
Records begin
1923-01-17 (103 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 99 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 55.3 400.6 3,361
February 57.7 774 4,612.1
March 58.4 1,249.9 4,820
April 107.5 739.4 4,203
May 153.9 507.9 3,361
June 149.6 228.9 2,466.7
July 147.7 190.9 2,104.5
August 147.6 192.1 1,996.8
September 149 193.8 2,018.3
October 99.8 199 2,126.5
November 76.1 204.6 2,346.7
December 55.4 258.1 2,646.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Pit River below Pit No 4 Dam, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 1,249.9 cfs, against 190.9 cfs in July, 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 Pit No 4 Dam, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 400.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 55.3 and 3,361 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Pit River below Pit No 4 Dam, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11362500 begin in 1923, about 103 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 Pit River below Pit No 4 Dam, CA?
The gauge sits at 40.97349, -121.77944, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020003, draining roughly 4,648 square miles.
Can I use Pit River below Pit No 4 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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