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USGS Streamgage 11463682

Russian River A Jimtown, CA

Russian River A Jimtown, CA is USGS streamgage 11463682 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18010110. It drains a watershed of about 684 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2009. Typical flow runs near 130.5 cfs in July and 561 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
684 sq mi
Gauge elevation
144 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18010110
Coordinates
38.6582, -122.8294
USGS site number
11463682
Records begin
2009-07-01 (17 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 17 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 117.1 970 9,549.7
February 184 570.3 10,971.1
March 154.7 966.3 6,619
April 106.5 561 1,832.6
May 70 261.8 678.9
June 49.4 161.9 324.5
July 35.4 130.5 179.1
August 42.8 132.1 162.2
September 44.9 135.9 161.9
October 47.8 152.6 483.5
November 63.3 188.4 1,398.2
December 118.5 382 4,780

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Russian River A Jimtown, CA normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 970 cfs, against 130.5 cfs in July, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Russian River A Jimtown, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 970 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 117.1 and 9,549.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Russian River A Jimtown, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11463682 begin in 2009, about 17 years, covering roughly 5,614 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Russian River A Jimtown, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.6582, -122.8294, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18010110, at an elevation of about 144 feet, draining roughly 684 square miles.
Can I use Russian River A Jimtown, 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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