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USGS Streamgage 09424447

Burro Creek at Old US 93 Bridge, near Bagdad, AZ

Burro Creek at Old US 93 Bridge, near Bagdad, AZ is USGS streamgage 09424447 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15030202. It drains a watershed of about 611 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1980. Typical flow runs near 0.1 cfs in July and 5.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Drainage area
611 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,882 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15030202
Coordinates
34.53462, -113.45406
USGS site number
09424447
Records begin
1980-02-14 (46 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 46 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 0.2 9.7 446.2
February 1.2 11.9 526.6
March 2.4 11.4 575.5
April 0.9 5.8 41.2
May 0 1.1 7
June 0 0.2 1.5
July 0 0.1 6.3
August 0 0.3 52.1
September 0 0.4 20.1
October 0 0.4 6.6
November 0 0.6 15.1
December 0 4.2 130.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Burro Creek at Old US 93 Bridge, near Bagdad, AZ normally run highest?
February, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 11.9 cfs, against 0.1 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 Burro Creek at Old US 93 Bridge, near Bagdad, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 9.7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.2 and 446.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Burro Creek at Old US 93 Bridge, near Bagdad, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09424447 begin in 1980, about 46 years, covering roughly 7,793 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Burro Creek at Old US 93 Bridge, near Bagdad, AZ?
The gauge sits at 34.53462, -113.45406, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15030202, at an elevation of about 1,882 feet, draining roughly 611 square miles.
Can I use Burro Creek at Old US 93 Bridge, near Bagdad, AZ 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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