USGS Streamgage 09404200
Colorado Rvr above Diamond Creek near Peach Springs, AZ
Colorado Rvr above Diamond Creek near Peach Springs, AZ is USGS streamgage 09404200 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15010002. It drains a watershed of about 149,316 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1983. Typical flow runs near 15,393.5 cfs in July and 11,746.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.
Gauge details
- State
- Arizona
- Drainage area
- 149,316 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 1,340 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 15010002
- Coordinates
- 35.7736, -113.36354
- USGS site number
- 09404200
- Records begin
- 1983-08-23 (43 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 43 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 | 11,321.3 | 14,245.2 | 17,703.2 | |
| February | 10,564.1 | 12,965.5 | 17,737.9 | |
| March | 9,937.7 | 12,077.4 | 17,703.2 | |
| April | 9,608.7 | 11,746.7 | 17,680 | |
| May | 9,716.5 | 11,567.7 | 18,829 | |
| June | 10,255.7 | 13,653.3 | 18,956.7 | |
| July | 11,825.5 | 15,393.5 | 20,419.4 | |
| August | 12,867.7 | 15,819.4 | 21,267.7 | |
| September | 9,062.3 | 11,873.3 | 18,426.7 | |
| October | 8,529.4 | 10,542.6 | 16,919.4 | |
| November | 8,703.3 | 10,770 | 17,863.3 | |
| December | 9,936.5 | 13,387.1 | 17,190.3 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Colorado Rvr above Diamond Creek near Peach Springs, AZ normally run highest?
- August, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 15,819.4 cfs, against 10,542.6 cfs in October, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for Colorado Rvr above Diamond Creek near Peach Springs, AZ?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 14,245.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 11,321.3 and 17,703.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Colorado Rvr above Diamond Creek near Peach Springs, AZ been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 09404200 begin in 1983, about 43 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 Colorado Rvr above Diamond Creek near Peach Springs, AZ?
- The gauge sits at 35.7736, -113.36354, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15010002, at an elevation of about 1,340 feet, draining roughly 149,316 square miles.
- Can I use Colorado Rvr above Diamond Creek near Peach Springs, 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.