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USGS Streamgage 10289000

Virginia Creek near Bridgeport, CA

Virginia Creek near Bridgeport, CA is USGS streamgage 10289000 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050301. It drains a watershed of about 64 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1953. Typical flow runs near 11.2 cfs in July and 17.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
64 sq mi
Gauge elevation
6,700 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050301
Coordinates
38.19186, -119.21015
USGS site number
10289000
Records begin
1953-10-01 (73 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 73 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 7 10.3 16.1
February 8.1 11 16.2
March 10 14.3 24.5
April 11.8 17.8 59
May 10.2 21.7 100.1
June 7.2 25.3 80.7
July 3 11.2 59
August 2.5 5.7 27.9
September 3.7 6.7 18.2
October 5.4 8.9 16
November 6.4 10.4 16.3
December 6.8 10 16.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Virginia Creek near Bridgeport, CA normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 25.3 cfs, against 5.7 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 Virginia Creek near Bridgeport, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 10.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 7 and 16.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Virginia Creek near Bridgeport, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10289000 begin in 1953, about 73 years, covering roughly 3,399 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Virginia Creek near Bridgeport, CA?
The gauge sits at 38.19186, -119.21015, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 16050301, at an elevation of about 6,700 feet, draining roughly 64 square miles.
Can I use Virginia Creek near Bridgeport, 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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