2 USGS Streamgages
Lee Vining C flows and levels
Lee Vining C is gauged at 2 USGS streamgages in California, each tracked by Rivermatics. It feeds the Lee Vining Creek. Drainage area at the gauges ranges from 4 square miles at Lee Vining C below Saddlebag Lake near Lee Vining, CA up to 17 at Lee Vining C below Rhinedollar Dam near Lee Vining, CA. The gauged reach falls about 600 feet, from 10,050 feet down to 9,450.
Gauges on this river, upstream to downstream
Ordered by drainage area, which is how far down the river each gauge sits. April and July figures are long-term median daily flows for that month from the USGS record — historical normals, not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Gauge | State | Drainage sq mi | Elevation ft | April p50 cfs | July p50 cfs | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Vining C below Saddlebag Lake near Lee Vining, CA | CA | 4 | 10,050 | 8.1 | 7.1 | — |
| Lee Vining C below Rhinedollar Dam near Lee Vining, CA | CA | 17 | 9,450 | 0 | 0 | — |
Typical flow by month at Lee Vining C below Rhinedollar Dam near Lee Vining, CA
The furthest-downstream gauge on this river, so the fullest flow it carries here. Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 38 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | |
| February | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | |
| March | 0 | 0 | 8.6 | |
| April | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | |
| May | 0 | 0.3 | 71.1 | |
| June | 0 | 3.8 | 124.1 | |
| July | 0 | 0 | 91.5 | |
| August | 0 | 0 | 8.4 | |
| September | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | |
| October | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | |
| November | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | |
| December | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does the Lee Vining C run highest?
- June, on the long-term record at Lee Vining C below Rhinedollar Dam near Lee Vining, CA — the furthest-downstream gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river. Median daily flow there is about 3.8 cfs that month, against 0 cfs in January, the lowest. Upstream gauges peak on their own schedule; the table on this page gives April and July for each.
- How many gauges are on the Lee Vining C?
- Rivermatics tracks 2 USGS streamgages on the Lee Vining C, across California. Each has its own page with the site's full flow record and monthly normals. The river may carry other gauges that publish neither daily values nor discharge statistics; those are not tracked here.
- Can I use Lee Vining C 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.