USGS Streamgage 09429230
Pvid C28 Lower Spill near Blythe, CA
Pvid C28 Lower Spill near Blythe, CA is USGS streamgage 09429230 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15030104. Discharge records at this site go back to 1967. Typical flow runs near 8.5 cfs in July and 11.2 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- California
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 15030104
- Coordinates
- 33.35114, -114.71413
- USGS site number
- 09429230
- Records begin
- 1967-08-01 (59 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 47 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3 | 7 | 19.8 | |
| February | 3.9 | 14.4 | 28.7 | |
| March | 3.7 | 13 | 26.3 | |
| April | 2.8 | 11.2 | 24.9 | |
| May | 2.6 | 10.2 | 24.1 | |
| June | 2.2 | 9.4 | 23.2 | |
| July | 1.8 | 8.5 | 19.9 | |
| August | 2.2 | 8.8 | 21.9 | |
| September | 1.9 | 10.3 | 25.5 | |
| October | 3.5 | 12.6 | 27.5 | |
| November | 5.7 | 15.6 | 27.8 | |
| December | 4.8 | 14.2 | 27.2 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Pvid C28 Lower Spill near Blythe, CA normally run highest?
- November, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 15.6 cfs, against 7 cfs in January, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for Pvid C28 Lower Spill near Blythe, CA?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 1.3 and 19.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Pvid C28 Lower Spill near Blythe, CA been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 09429230 begin in 1967, about 59 years, covering roughly 8,517 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Pvid C28 Lower Spill near Blythe, CA?
- The gauge sits at 33.35114, -114.71413, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 15030104.
- Can I use Pvid C28 Lower Spill near Blythe, 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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