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USGS Streamgage 11290000

Tuolumne River A Modesto, CA

Tuolumne River A Modesto, CA is USGS streamgage 11290000 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040009. It drains a watershed of about 1,884 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1895. Typical flow runs near 273.4 cfs in July and 729 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
1,884 sq mi
Gauge elevation
3 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040009
Coordinates
37.62715, -120.98438
USGS site number
11290000
Records begin
1895-01-01 (131 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 204.2 818.1 4,499.7
February 214.3 1,028.1 5,063.8
March 219 845.8 6,136.1
April 238.6 729 6,708.3
May 193.9 670.5 6,201.9
June 117.7 312.8 5,292.3
July 111.9 273.4 1,736.9
August 118.9 266.2 875.3
September 120 272.7 1,012
October 169.9 530.7 1,456.4
November 196.1 498.1 1,695
December 197.2 733.9 2,661.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Tuolumne River A Modesto, CA normally run highest?
February, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 1,028.1 cfs, against 266.2 cfs in August, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Tuolumne River A Modesto, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 818.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 204.2 and 4,499.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Tuolumne River A Modesto, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11290000 begin in 1895, about 131 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 Tuolumne River A Modesto, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.62715, -120.98438, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040009, at an elevation of about 3 feet, draining roughly 1,884 square miles.
Can I use Tuolumne River A Modesto, 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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