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USGS Streamgage 11441900

Silver C below Camino Diversion Dam, CA

Silver C below Camino Diversion Dam, CA is USGS streamgage 11441900 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020129. It drains a watershed of about 171 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1960. Typical flow runs near 21.3 cfs in July and 19.4 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
171 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020129
Coordinates
38.82379, -120.53937
USGS site number
11441900
Records begin
1960-10-01 (66 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 65 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 8.4 16.9 193.2
February 9.3 19.9 229.2
March 11.5 24.2 328.5
April 9.9 19.4 636.5
May 10.7 22.5 811.7
June 10.3 21.6 607.2
July 11 21.3 123.6
August 11 19.1 27.5
September 10.1 19.1 28
October 7.5 18.9 30.9
November 6.7 11.4 25.7
December 6.9 13.2 64

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Silver C below Camino Diversion Dam, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 24.2 cfs, against 11.4 cfs in November, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Silver C below Camino Diversion Dam, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 16.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 8.4 and 193.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Silver C below Camino Diversion Dam, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11441900 begin in 1960, about 66 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 Silver C below Camino Diversion Dam, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.82379, -120.53937, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020129, draining roughly 171 square miles.
Can I use Silver C below Camino Diversion Dam, 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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