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USGS Streamgage 10242000

Coal Creek near Cedar City, UT

Coal Creek near Cedar City, UT is USGS streamgage 10242000 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16030006. It drains a watershed of about 81 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1915. Typical flow runs near 16.1 cfs in July and 49.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Utah
Drainage area
81 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,983 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16030006
Coordinates
37.6722, -113.03467
USGS site number
10242000
Records begin
1915-06-01 (111 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 88 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 7 10.1 13.8
February 8.1 11.7 16.7
March 10.4 16.8 30.3
April 20 49.7 104.4
May 31.9 103.4 318.8
June 14.5 34.8 170
July 8.3 16.1 42.4
August 7.6 12.9 27.9
September 6.9 10.4 18.9
October 7.2 10.6 20.3
November 7.2 10.4 17
December 6.6 9.9 14.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Coal Creek near Cedar City, UT normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 103.4 cfs, against 9.9 cfs in December, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Coal Creek near Cedar City, UT?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 10.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 7 and 13.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Coal Creek near Cedar City, UT been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10242000 begin in 1915, about 111 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 Coal Creek near Cedar City, UT?
The gauge sits at 37.6722, -113.03467, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 16030006, at an elevation of about 5,983 feet, draining roughly 81 square miles.
Can I use Coal Creek near Cedar City, 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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