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USGS Streamgage 10142000

Farmington Creek above Diversion near Farmington, Utah

Farmington Creek above Diversion near Farmington, Utah is USGS streamgage 10142000 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16020102. It drains a watershed of about 10 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1949. Typical flow runs near 7.8 cfs in July and 19.2 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Utah
Drainage area
10 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,043 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16020102
Coordinates
41.00133, -111.87327
USGS site number
10142000
Records begin
1949-10-01 (77 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 77 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 2.3 3.2 5.5
February 2.5 3.7 6.9
March 3.5 5.6 10.9
April 8.1 19.2 49.3
May 19.9 52.1 117.3
June 8.1 29.2 64.1
July 2.5 7.8 14.3
August 1.6 3.7 5.8
September 1.4 2.7 4.5
October 2.1 3.2 5.3
November 2.3 3.3 5
December 2.3 3.1 4.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Farmington Creek above Diversion near Farmington, Utah normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 52.1 cfs, against 2.7 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Farmington Creek above Diversion near Farmington, Utah?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 3.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 2.3 and 5.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Farmington Creek above Diversion near Farmington, Utah been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10142000 begin in 1949, about 77 years, covering roughly 6,688 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Farmington Creek above Diversion near Farmington, Utah?
The gauge sits at 41.00133, -111.87327, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 16020102, at an elevation of about 5,043 feet, draining roughly 10 square miles.
Can I use Farmington Creek above Diversion near Farmington, Utah 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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