Rivermatics

USGS Streamgage 12020525

Elk Creek below Deer Creek near Doty, WA

Elk Creek below Deer Creek near Doty, WA is USGS streamgage 12020525 in Washington, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 17100103. It drains a watershed of about 58 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2009. Typical flow runs near 45.2 cfs in July and 207.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Washington
Drainage area
58 sq mi
Gauge elevation
322 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
17100103
Coordinates
46.63455, -123.29681
USGS site number
12020525
Records begin
2009-12-16 (17 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 16 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 152.9 333.7 1,119.8
February 138.6 258.7 857.5
March 126.4 269.2 781.1
April 101.7 207.3 532.4
May — 162.5 —
June — 113.4 —
July — 45.2 —
August — 25.2 —
September — 33 —
October 18.8 42.8 307.3
November 53.6 225.9 892.8
December 112.2 319.9 989.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Elk Creek below Deer Creek near Doty, WA normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 333.7 cfs, against 25.2 cfs in August, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Elk Creek below Deer Creek near Doty, WA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 333.7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 152.9 and 1,119.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Elk Creek below Deer Creek near Doty, WA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 12020525 begin in 2009, about 17 years, covering roughly 3,839 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Elk Creek below Deer Creek near Doty, WA?
The gauge sits at 46.63455, -123.29681, in Washington, in hydrologic subbasin 17100103, at an elevation of about 322 feet, draining roughly 58 square miles.
Can I use Elk Creek below Deer Creek near Doty, WA 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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