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USGS Streamgage 09502900

Del Rio Springs near Chino Valley, AZ

Del Rio Springs near Chino Valley, AZ is USGS streamgage 09502900 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15060202. It drains a watershed of about 41 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1996. Typical flow runs near 0.6 cfs in July and 0.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Drainage area
41 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,430 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15060202
Coordinates
34.82558, -112.44461
USGS site number
09502900
Records begin
1996-08-09 (30 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 30 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 0.3 0.9 2.2
February 0.4 1 2.2
March 0.4 1 2.1
April 0.3 0.9 2
May 0.2 0.7 1.8
June 0.3 0.6 1.5
July 0.2 0.6 1.6
August 0.2 0.7 1.8
September 0.2 0.7 2
October 0.2 0.7 2
November 0.3 0.8 2
December 0.3 0.9 2.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Del Rio Springs near Chino Valley, AZ normally run highest?
February, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 1 cfs, against 0.6 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 Del Rio Springs near Chino Valley, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.3 and 2.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Del Rio Springs near Chino Valley, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09502900 begin in 1996, about 30 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 Del Rio Springs near Chino Valley, AZ?
The gauge sits at 34.82558, -112.44461, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15060202, at an elevation of about 4,430 feet, draining roughly 41 square miles.
Can I use Del Rio Springs near Chino Valley, 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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