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USGS Streamgage 09507980

East Verde River near Childs, AZ

East Verde River near Childs, AZ is USGS streamgage 09507980 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15060203. It drains a watershed of about 331 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1961. Typical flow runs near 10.1 cfs in July and 24.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Drainage area
331 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,575 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15060203
Coordinates
34.27643, -111.63877
USGS site number
09507980
Records begin
1961-09-01 (65 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 65 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 4.7 19 193.4
February 4.8 26.4 291.1
March 5 43.1 384
April 3 24.9 162.7
May 0.6 15.2 47.3
June 0 8.1 31.4
July 0.1 10.1 41.6
August 0.3 14.1 51.7
September 0.7 12.4 39.6
October 0.8 12 34.2
November 1.7 12.5 45
December 3.5 14.5 73.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does East Verde River near Childs, AZ normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 43.1 cfs, against 8.1 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 East Verde River near Childs, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 19 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 4.7 and 193.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has East Verde River near Childs, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09507980 begin in 1961, about 65 years, covering roughly 8,753 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is East Verde River near Childs, AZ?
The gauge sits at 34.27643, -111.63877, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15060203, at an elevation of about 2,575 feet, draining roughly 331 square miles.
Can I use East Verde River near Childs, 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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