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USGS Streamgage 10287262

Rush C Controlled Rel below Waugh Lake near June Lake, CA

Rush C Controlled Rel below Waugh Lake near June Lake, CA is USGS streamgage 10287262 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090101. It drains a watershed of about 15 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1999. Typical flow runs near 15.7 cfs in July and 13 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
15 sq mi
Gauge elevation
9,375 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18090101
Coordinates
37.75104, -119.18153
USGS site number
10287262
Records begin
1999-08-11 (27 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 27 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Only 8 of 12 months have enough record to summarize; the rest are omitted.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
April — 13 —
May — 22.1 —
June — 16.8 —
July 11.7 15.7 31
August 8.8 13.2 25.7
September 3 12.5 27.5
October 0.6 7 27.1
November — 2.7 —

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Rush C Controlled Rel below Waugh Lake near June Lake, CA normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 22.1 cfs, against 2.7 cfs in November, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Rush C Controlled Rel below Waugh Lake near June Lake, CA?
It depends on the month. In July, half of days historically fall near 15.7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 11.7 and 31 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Rush C Controlled Rel below Waugh Lake near June Lake, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10287262 begin in 1999, about 27 years, covering roughly 1,845 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Rush C Controlled Rel below Waugh Lake near June Lake, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.75104, -119.18153, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090101, at an elevation of about 9,375 feet, draining roughly 15 square miles.
Can I use Rush C Controlled Rel below Waugh Lake near June Lake, 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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