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USGS Streamgage 10287145

Up Conway D near Lee Vining, CA

Up Conway D near Lee Vining, CA is USGS streamgage 10287145 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090101. Discharge records at this site go back to 1986. Typical flow runs near 5.6 cfs in July and 0 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Gauge elevation
7,020 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18090101
Coordinates
38.04215, -119.17265
USGS site number
10287145
Records begin
1986-10-01 (40 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 39 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 0 0 0
February 0 0 0
March 0 0 0
April 0 0 0.7
May 0 0.6 8
June 0 4.7 11.4
July 0 5.6 10.4
August 0 2.8 10.5
September 0 0 2.4
October 0 0 0.4
November 0 0 0
December 0 0 0

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Up Conway D near Lee Vining, CA normally run highest?
July, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 5.6 cfs, against 0 cfs in January, 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 Conway D near Lee Vining, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 0 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Up Conway D near Lee Vining, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10287145 begin in 1986, about 40 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 Up Conway D near Lee Vining, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.04215, -119.17265, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090101, at an elevation of about 7,020 feet.
Can I use Up Conway D near Lee Vining, 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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