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USGS Streamgage 11237500

Pitman C below Tamarack C, CA

Pitman C below Tamarack C, CA is USGS streamgage 11237500 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040006. It drains a watershed of about 23 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1927. Typical flow runs near 5.7 cfs in July and 86.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
23 sq mi
Gauge elevation
7,020 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040006
Coordinates
37.19856, -119.21373
USGS site number
11237500
Records begin
1927-12-01 (99 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 98 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 0.5 4.3 26.5
February 1.2 8.3 30.4
March 5.9 23.2 62.6
April 33.2 86.3 187.7
May 44.3 155.9 424.5
June 9.9 53 321.1
July 1.3 5.7 49.1
August 0.2 0.8 6.6
September 0.1 0.4 2.2
October 0.2 0.5 3.2
November 0.3 1.2 8.4
December 0.5 2.3 17.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Pitman C below Tamarack C, CA normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 155.9 cfs, against 0.4 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 Pitman C below Tamarack C, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 4.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.5 and 26.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Pitman C below Tamarack C, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11237500 begin in 1927, about 99 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 Pitman C below Tamarack C, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.19856, -119.21373, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040006, at an elevation of about 7,020 feet, draining roughly 23 square miles.
Can I use Pitman C below Tamarack C, 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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