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USGS Streamgage 11405200

Wb Feather River below Hendricks Diversion Dam, CA

Wb Feather River below Hendricks Diversion Dam, CA is USGS streamgage 11405200 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18020121. It drains a watershed of about 46 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1986. Typical flow runs near 17.6 cfs in July and 20.6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
46 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18020121
Coordinates
39.93405, -121.52969
USGS site number
11405200
Records begin
1986-08-27 (40 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 40 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 10.6 19.4 23.9
February 11.4 20 25.2
March 12.9 21.2 27.4
April 7.7 20.6 28.2
May 7.3 19.8 27.7
June 9.2 18.7 23.9
July 9 17.6 21.9
August 8.6 17.9 20.4
September 8.6 18.1 22.4
October 9.5 17.9 21.1
November 9.2 17.6 21.9
December 9.5 17.8 21.7

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Wb Feather River below Hendricks Diversion Dam, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 21.2 cfs, against 17.6 cfs in July, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Wb Feather River below Hendricks Diversion Dam, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 19.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 10.6 and 23.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Wb Feather River below Hendricks Diversion Dam, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11405200 begin in 1986, about 40 years, covering roughly 8,492 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Wb Feather River below Hendricks Diversion Dam, CA?
The gauge sits at 39.93405, -121.52969, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18020121, draining roughly 46 square miles.
Can I use Wb Feather River below Hendricks Diversion Dam, 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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