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USGS Streamgage 10234500

Beaver River near Beaver, UT

Beaver River near Beaver, UT is USGS streamgage 10234500 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16030007. It drains a watershed of about 91 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1914. Typical flow runs near 57.3 cfs in July and 46.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Utah
Drainage area
91 sq mi
Gauge elevation
6,204 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16030007
Coordinates
38.2798, -112.56829
USGS site number
10234500
Records begin
1914-03-15 (112 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 112 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 13.8 17.9 23.1
February 14.3 18.1 23.5
March 15.9 21.1 30.5
April 25.3 46.1 92.9
May 57.7 128.6 317.3
June 37.8 109.8 307
July 19.4 57.3 110.2
August 16.1 31.3 67.2
September 14.9 23.7 39.6
October 15.1 22.5 32.3
November 15.1 20.4 28.8
December 14.3 18.7 24.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Beaver River near Beaver, UT normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 128.6 cfs, against 17.9 cfs in January, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Beaver River near Beaver, UT?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 17.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 13.8 and 23.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Beaver River near Beaver, UT been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10234500 begin in 1914, about 112 years, covering roughly 9,123 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Beaver River near Beaver, UT?
The gauge sits at 38.2798, -112.56829, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 16030007, at an elevation of about 6,204 feet, draining roughly 91 square miles.
Can I use Beaver River near Beaver, UT 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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