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USGS Streamgage 09522850

Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant, AZ

Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant, AZ is USGS streamgage 09522850 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15030108. Discharge records at this site go back to 2005. Typical flow runs near 523.4 cfs in July and 380.4 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Gauge elevation
202 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15030108
Coordinates
32.68175, -114.47036
USGS site number
09522850
Records begin
2005-09-30 (21 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 21 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 3.2 137 353.3
February 2 195.6 384.9
March 4 280.4 454.5
April 4.5 380.4 536.5
May 6.9 440.3 600.8
June 29.4 488.3 638.4
July 49.9 523.4 647.3
August 26.9 499.1 634.1
September 8.7 412.3 585
October 6.1 338.9 481
November 3 220.6 441.7
December 2.3 111.5 345.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant, AZ normally run highest?
July, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 523.4 cfs, against 111.5 cfs in December, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 137 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 3.2 and 353.3 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09522850 begin in 2005, about 21 years, covering roughly 7,560 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant, AZ?
The gauge sits at 32.68175, -114.47036, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15030108, at an elevation of about 202 feet.
Can I use Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant, 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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