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USGS Streamgage 11058600

Waterman Canyon Creek near Arrowhead Springs, CA

Waterman Canyon Creek near Arrowhead Springs, CA is USGS streamgage 11058600 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18070203. It drains a watershed of about 5 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1911. Typical flow runs near 0.6 cfs in July and 2.6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
5 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,837 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18070203
Coordinates
34.18583, -117.27222
USGS site number
11058600
Records begin
1911-11-01 (115 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 115 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 0.7 1.9 7.8
February 1 2.6 12.5
March 0.9 2.9 18.3
April 0.9 2.6 11.9
May 0.7 1.8 7
June 0.3 1.1 4.3
July 0.1 0.6 2.7
August 0 0.4 1.7
September 0 0.4 1.4
October 0.1 0.5 1.6
November 0.3 0.8 2.3
December 0.5 1.3 4.7

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Waterman Canyon Creek near Arrowhead Springs, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2.9 cfs, against 0.4 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 Waterman Canyon Creek near Arrowhead Springs, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.7 and 7.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Waterman Canyon Creek near Arrowhead Springs, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11058600 begin in 1911, about 115 years, covering roughly 6,879 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Waterman Canyon Creek near Arrowhead Springs, CA?
The gauge sits at 34.18583, -117.27222, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18070203, at an elevation of about 1,837 feet, draining roughly 5 square miles.
Can I use Waterman Canyon Creek near Arrowhead Springs, 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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