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USGS Streamgage 11313472

Up Blue Lake Outlet near Markleeville, CA

Up Blue Lake Outlet near Markleeville, CA is USGS streamgage 11313472 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040012. It drains a watershed of about 3 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1988. Typical flow runs near 6.8 cfs in July and 3.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
3 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040012
Coordinates
38.6263, -119.93713
USGS site number
11313472
Records begin
1988-09-30 (38 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 38 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Only 11 of 12 months have enough record to summarize; the rest are omitted.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January — 10.6 —
February — 12 —
April 3.1 3.9 27.5
May 5 6.7 22
June 3.1 6.9 43.2
July 2 6.8 43.1
August 2.3 10.2 34
September 2.5 11.7 33.3
October 1.4 4.1 29.8
November 0.9 2.8 9.8
December 1 4.5 8.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Up Blue Lake Outlet near Markleeville, CA normally run highest?
February, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 12 cfs, against 2.8 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 Up Blue Lake Outlet near Markleeville, CA?
It depends on the month. In April, half of days historically fall near 3.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 3.1 and 27.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Up Blue Lake Outlet near Markleeville, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11313472 begin in 1988, about 38 years, covering roughly 4,788 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Up Blue Lake Outlet near Markleeville, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.6263, -119.93713, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040012, draining roughly 3 square miles.
Can I use Up Blue Lake Outlet near Markleeville, 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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