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USGS Streamgage 10260550

WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, CA

WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, CA is USGS streamgage 10260550 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18090208. It drains a watershed of about 3 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1995. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 1.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
3 sq mi
Gauge elevation
3,550 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18090208
Coordinates
34.285, -117.37199
USGS site number
10260550
Records begin
1995-10-01 (31 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 30 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 0.1 0.7 10
February 0.2 2.1 20.2
March 0.4 2.9 16.2
April 0.3 1.7 11.9
May 0.1 0.8 5.4
June 0 0.2 3.4
July 0 0 1.1
August 0 0 0.6
September 0 0 0.3
October 0 0 0.5
November 0 0 0.8
December 0 0.3 4.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, CA normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2.9 cfs, against 0 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 WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0.7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.1 and 10 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10260550 begin in 1995, about 31 years, covering roughly 8,091 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, CA?
The gauge sits at 34.285, -117.37199, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18090208, at an elevation of about 3,550 feet, draining roughly 3 square miles.
Can I use WF Mojave River Ab Silverwood Lake near Hesperia, 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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