4 USGS Streamgages
Nf Battle C flows and levels
Nf Battle C is gauged at 4 USGS streamgages in California, each tracked by Rivermatics. It feeds the Battle Creek. Drainage area at the gauges ranges from 6 square miles at NF Battle C below N Battle C Dam near Manzanita Lake, CA up to 188 at NF Battle C below Diversion to Wildcat Cn near Manton, CA.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NF Battle C below N Battle C Dam near Manzanita Lake, CA | CA | 6 | — | 2.4 | 0.9 | — |
| NF Battle C below Diversion to Al Smith Cn near Manton, CA | CA | 73 | 3,800 | 17.1 | 13.1 | — |
| NF Battle C below Diversion to Xcountry Cn near Manton, CA | CA | 133 | — | 34 | 10.7 | — |
| NF Battle C below Diversion to Wildcat Cn near Manton, CA | CA | 188 | — | 40.8 | 36.6 | — |
Typical flow by month at NF Battle C below Diversion to Wildcat Cn near Manton, 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 42 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 | 4.5 | 40.3 | 123.4 | |
| February | 4.1 | 42.3 | 127.2 | |
| March | 4.4 | 44.5 | 202.2 | |
| April | 4.2 | 40.8 | 193.3 | |
| May | 4.2 | 40.1 | 203 | |
| June | 4.3 | 37.9 | 159.3 | |
| July | 4.4 | 36.6 | 120.1 | |
| August | 4.4 | 35.9 | 80.4 | |
| September | 4.8 | 36.1 | 60.4 | |
| October | 4.7 | 36.5 | 59.4 | |
| November | 4.4 | 36.6 | 67.6 | |
| December | 4.4 | 36.6 | 83.1 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does the Nf Battle C run highest?
- March, on the long-term record at NF Battle C below Diversion to Wildcat Cn near Manton, CA — the furthest-downstream gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river. Median daily flow there is about 44.5 cfs that month, against 35.9 cfs in August, 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 Nf Battle C?
- Rivermatics tracks 4 USGS streamgages on the Nf Battle 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 Nf Battle 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.