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USGS Streamgage 09497980

Cherry Creek near Globe, AZ

Cherry Creek near Globe, AZ is USGS streamgage 09497980 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15060103. It drains a watershed of about 200 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1965. Typical flow runs near 5.8 cfs in July and 10.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Drainage area
200 sq mi
Gauge elevation
3,200 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15060103
Coordinates
33.82783, -110.85623
USGS site number
09497980
Records begin
1965-05-04 (61 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 61 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 4.8 10.9 127.4
February 5.1 14.8 195.8
March 5.8 19.3 192.6
April 4.9 10.1 51.9
May 3.7 6.7 15.9
June 2.7 5.3 9.2
July 2.7 5.8 17.5
August 3.2 6.4 22.4
September 3 5.6 13.6
October 3.3 5.4 11.6
November 3.9 6 22.4
December 4.6 7.2 68.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Cherry Creek near Globe, AZ normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 19.3 cfs, against 5.3 cfs in June, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Cherry Creek near Globe, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 10.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 4.8 and 127.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Cherry Creek near Globe, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09497980 begin in 1965, about 61 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Cherry Creek near Globe, AZ?
The gauge sits at 33.82783, -110.85623, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15060103, at an elevation of about 3,200 feet, draining roughly 200 square miles.
Can I use Cherry Creek near Globe, 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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