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USGS Streamgage 11365000

Pit River near Montgomery Creek, CA

Pit River near Montgomery Creek, CA is USGS streamgage 11365000 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020003. It drains a watershed of about 4,952 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1944. Typical flow runs near 2,832.3 cfs in July and 5,366.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
4,952 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,000 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020003
Coordinates
40.84377, -122.0025
USGS site number
11365000
Records begin
1944-10-01 (82 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 81 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 2,286.5 4,146.5 10,006.1
February 2,695.5 5,073.1 11,613.8
March 3,303.5 5,976.5 11,266.5
April 2,997 5,366.3 10,052.3
May 2,400 4,361.6 8,091.9
June 1,640.2 3,430.3 5,614
July 1,267.6 2,832.3 4,339
August 1,194.1 2,674.8 4,099.4
September 1,275.3 2,662.7 4,008.7
October 1,527.4 2,797.7 4,324.2
November 1,891 3,129.3 5,094.7
December 1,959.7 3,614.8 7,608.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Pit River near Montgomery Creek, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 5,976.5 cfs, against 2,662.7 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 near Montgomery Creek, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 4,146.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 2,286.5 and 10,006.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Pit River near Montgomery Creek, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11365000 begin in 1944, about 82 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 near Montgomery Creek, CA?
The gauge sits at 40.84377, -122.0025, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020003, at an elevation of about 1,000 feet, draining roughly 4,952 square miles.
Can I use Pit River near Montgomery Creek, 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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