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USGS Streamgage 11245300

Willow C near North Fork, CA

Willow C near North Fork, CA is USGS streamgage 11245300 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 18040006. It drains a watershed of about 103 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2009. Typical flow runs near 2.7 cfs in July and 2.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Drainage area
103 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,280 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
18040006
Coordinates
37.19167, -119.49306
USGS site number
11245300
Records begin
2009-10-01 (17 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 16 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 1.4 3 6.8
February 1.7 2.8 83.7
March — 2.7 —
April — 2.9 —
May — 2.7 —
June — 2.6 —
July 0.9 2.7 4.6
August 1 2.2 8.8
September — 1.6 —
October 1.3 2.2 4.9
November — 2.2 —
December 1.1 2.4 131.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Willow C near North Fork, CA normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 3 cfs, against 1.6 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Willow C near North Fork, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 1.4 and 6.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Willow C near North Fork, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 11245300 begin in 2009, about 17 years, covering roughly 2,399 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Willow C near North Fork, CA?
The gauge sits at 37.19167, -119.49306, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 18040006, at an elevation of about 2,280 feet, draining roughly 103 square miles.
Can I use Willow C near North Fork, 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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