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USGS Streamgage 11389800

Toadtown Canal Ab Butte Canal near Stirling City, CA

Toadtown Canal Ab Butte Canal near Stirling City, CA is USGS streamgage 11389800 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020158. Discharge records at this site go back to 1984. Typical flow runs near 58.8 cfs in July and 67.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020158
Coordinates
39.88572, -121.61081
USGS site number
11389800
Records begin
1984-10-01 (42 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 41 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 14.8 56.5 99.2
February 21 70.5 107.8
March 14.3 81.1 114.6
April 0.9 67.7 117.3
May 3.5 61.1 116.2
June 31.5 71.1 113.4
July 36.2 58.8 95.5
August 28.2 50.8 80.9
September 4.8 33.7 62.3
October 10.6 24.4 48.9
November 16.5 31.1 63.3
December 19.2 43.3 86.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Toadtown Canal Ab Butte Canal near Stirling City, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 81.1 cfs, against 24.4 cfs in October, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Toadtown Canal Ab Butte Canal near Stirling City, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 56.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 14.8 and 99.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Toadtown Canal Ab Butte Canal near Stirling City, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11389800 begin in 1984, about 42 years, covering roughly 8,810 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Toadtown Canal Ab Butte Canal near Stirling City, CA?
The gauge sits at 39.88572, -121.61081, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020158.
Can I use Toadtown Canal Ab Butte Canal near Stirling City, 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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