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USGS Streamgage 11246700

San Joaquin River near Auberry, CA

San Joaquin River near Auberry, CA is USGS streamgage 11246700 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040006. It drains a watershed of about 1,461 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1986. Typical flow runs near 36.9 cfs in July and 32.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
1,461 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040006
Coordinates
37.13217, -119.53153
USGS site number
11246700
Records begin
1986-10-01 (40 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 39 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 19.9 32.8 152.7
February 19.3 32.9 232.8
March 20.6 32.4 499.8
April 22.4 32.8 1,065.1
May 21.8 34.3 4,559.7
June 21.3 35.6 6,923
July 24.6 36.9 2,379.9
August 25.2 36.1 54.4
September 21.6 34.9 53.6
October 21.4 35.2 959.2
November 22.3 34.9 698.2
December 22.5 32.4 239.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does San Joaquin River near Auberry, CA normally run highest?
July, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 36.9 cfs, against 32.4 cfs in March, 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 near Auberry, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 32.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 19.9 and 152.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has San Joaquin River near Auberry, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11246700 begin in 1986, about 40 years, covering roughly 8,821 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is San Joaquin River near Auberry, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.13217, -119.53153, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040006, draining roughly 1,461 square miles.
Can I use San Joaquin River near Auberry, 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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