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USGS Streamgage 10270800

SF Bishop C below S Lake near Bishop, CA

SF Bishop C below S Lake near Bishop, CA is USGS streamgage 10270800 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090102. It drains a watershed of about 13 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1985. Typical flow runs near 23.4 cfs in July and 17.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
13 sq mi
Gauge elevation
9,580 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18090102
Coordinates
37.17716, -118.56316
USGS site number
10270800
Records begin
1985-10-01 (41 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 40 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 7.4 16.4 36.7
February 7.6 15.2 45.1
March 7.4 16.2 50.8
April 8.8 17.9 52.3
May 13.6 22.5 45.1
June 12.7 18.2 61.5
July 13.9 23.4 88.5
August 14.8 32.5 67.2
September 14 25.7 42.3
October 10.5 19.5 38.4
November 8.1 17.5 37.4
December 7.8 18.2 37.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does SF Bishop C below S Lake near Bishop, CA normally run highest?
August, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 32.5 cfs, against 15.2 cfs in February, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for SF Bishop C below S Lake near Bishop, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 16.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 7.4 and 36.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has SF Bishop C below S Lake near Bishop, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10270800 begin in 1985, about 41 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 SF Bishop C below S Lake near Bishop, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.17716, -118.56316, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090102, at an elevation of about 9,580 feet, draining roughly 13 square miles.
Can I use SF Bishop C below S Lake near Bishop, 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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