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USGS Streamgage 10134500

East Canyon Creek near Morgan, UT

East Canyon Creek near Morgan, UT is USGS streamgage 10134500 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16020102. It drains a watershed of about 144 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1931. Typical flow runs near 104.3 cfs in July and 14.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Utah
Drainage area
144 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,471 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16020102
Coordinates
40.92245, -111.60715
USGS site number
10134500
Records begin
1931-10-01 (95 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 89 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 3.8 6.4 33
February 4.1 7.2 59.5
March 4.8 8.8 145.5
April 5.7 14.8 217.6
May 7.3 40.5 218.3
June 28.6 87.2 180.5
July 62.9 104.3 171.7
August 60.1 111.6 168.4
September 28.6 65 128.5
October 6 14.5 52.7
November 3.8 6.8 21.9
December 3.6 6.5 20.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does East Canyon Creek near Morgan, UT normally run highest?
August, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 111.6 cfs, against 6.4 cfs in January, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for East Canyon Creek near Morgan, UT?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 6.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 3.8 and 33 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has East Canyon Creek near Morgan, UT been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10134500 begin in 1931, about 95 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 East Canyon Creek near Morgan, UT?
The gauge sits at 40.92245, -111.60715, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 16020102, at an elevation of about 5,471 feet, draining roughly 144 square miles.
Can I use East Canyon Creek near Morgan, 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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