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USGS Streamgage 10290500

Robinson Creek at Twin Lks Outlet near Bridgeport, CA

Robinson Creek at Twin Lks Outlet near Bridgeport, CA is USGS streamgage 10290500 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050301. It drains a watershed of about 39 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1911. Typical flow runs near 119.2 cfs in July and 38.5 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
39 sq mi
Gauge elevation
7,050 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050301
Coordinates
38.17214, -119.3246
USGS site number
10290500
Records begin
1911-06-21 (115 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 73 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 0.1 10.3 29.9
February 0.2 17.1 31.3
March 2 18.6 35.2
April 17.9 38.5 76.6
May 60 95.3 190.6
June 84.1 162.6 339
July 68.2 119.2 322
August 36.6 85.5 145
September 14.8 36.7 83.3
October 7.8 17.8 37.1
November 0.9 6.3 24.4
December 0.1 3.5 26.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Robinson Creek at Twin Lks Outlet near Bridgeport, CA normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 162.6 cfs, against 3.5 cfs in December, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Robinson Creek at Twin Lks Outlet near Bridgeport, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 10.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.1 and 29.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Robinson Creek at Twin Lks Outlet near Bridgeport, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10290500 begin in 1911, about 115 years, covering roughly 6,422 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Robinson Creek at Twin Lks Outlet near Bridgeport, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.17214, -119.3246, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 16050301, at an elevation of about 7,050 feet, draining roughly 39 square miles.
Can I use Robinson Creek at Twin Lks Outlet near Bridgeport, 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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