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USGS Streamgage 11120500

San Jose C near Goleta, CA

San Jose C near Goleta, CA is USGS streamgage 11120500 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18060013. It drains a watershed of about 6 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1941. Typical flow runs near 0.1 cfs in July and 0.6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
6 sq mi
Gauge elevation
98 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18060013
Coordinates
34.45915, -119.80899
USGS site number
11120500
Records begin
1941-01-01 (85 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 86 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 0.6 8.9
February 0.1 0.8 19.4
March 0.2 0.9 14.6
April 0.1 0.6 5.5
May 0 0.4 1.7
June 0 0.2 0.9
July 0 0.1 0.5
August 0 0.1 0.4
September 0 0 0.3
October 0 0.1 0.4
November 0 0.2 0.9
December 0 0.3 3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does San Jose C near Goleta, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 0.9 cfs, against 0 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 Jose C near Goleta, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.1 and 8.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has San Jose C near Goleta, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11120500 begin in 1941, about 85 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is San Jose C near Goleta, CA?
The gauge sits at 34.45915, -119.80899, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18060013, at an elevation of about 98 feet, draining roughly 6 square miles.
Can I use San Jose C near Goleta, 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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