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USGS Streamgage 11253058

San Joaquin River A Gravelly Ford Cn near Kerman, CA

San Joaquin River A Gravelly Ford Cn near Kerman, CA is USGS streamgage 11253058 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040001. It drains a watershed of about 1,818 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2010. Typical flow runs near 199.9 cfs in July and 254.6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
1,818 sq mi
Gauge elevation
190 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040001
Coordinates
36.79917, -120.16361
USGS site number
11253058
Records begin
2010-10-01 (16 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 12 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 11.9 254.3 4,010.6
February 14 232.8 4,921.1
March 6.7 221.9 6,151.9
April 10 254.6 5,586.7
May 21.8 361.4 3,943.5
June 16.9 193.1 6,337.3
July 12.6 199.9 2,228.8
August 16.2 198.9 1,010.5
September 9.5 186.6 700.5
October 12.5 186.8 300.9
November 10.4 217.3 392.6
December 5.7 220.3 478.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does San Joaquin River A Gravelly Ford Cn near Kerman, CA normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 361.4 cfs, against 186.6 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 San Joaquin River A Gravelly Ford Cn near Kerman, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 254.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 11.9 and 4,010.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has San Joaquin River A Gravelly Ford Cn near Kerman, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11253058 begin in 2010, about 16 years, covering roughly 4,610 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is San Joaquin River A Gravelly Ford Cn near Kerman, CA?
The gauge sits at 36.79917, -120.16361, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040001, at an elevation of about 190 feet, draining roughly 1,818 square miles.
Can I use San Joaquin River A Gravelly Ford Cn near Kerman, 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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