Gila River at Duncan, AZ

Gauge details

State

Arizona

Drainage area

3,589 sq mi

Gauge elevation

3,631 ft

Subbasin (HUC-8)

15040002

Coordinates

32.72444, -109.09917

USGS site number

09439000

Records begin

2003-08-07 (23 years)

14-day flow forecast

Based on observations through September 16 for Gila River at Duncan, AZ. Each day carries a median estimate and the band the model expects the flow to fall within — not a single number to plan against. Forecasts are re-issued daily; see the live screen for the current outlook.

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs). Estimates only — do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision.

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 23 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Gila River at Duncan, AZ normally run highest?

March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 175.6 cfs, against 2.4 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 Gila River at Duncan, AZ?

It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 109.7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 53.3 and 625.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.

How long has Gila River at Duncan, AZ been measured?

Discharge records at USGS site 09439000 begin in 2003, about 23 years, covering roughly 7,928 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.

Where is Gila River at Duncan, AZ?

The gauge sits at 32.72444, -109.09917, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15040002, at an elevation of about 3,631 feet, draining roughly 3,589 square miles.

Can I use Gila River at Duncan, 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.

Upstream and downstream on the Gila River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the Gila River in full.

• Gila River near Gila Hot Springs, NM 1,510 sq mi
• Gila River near Gila, NM 1,864 sq mi
• Gila River near Redrock, NM 2,829 sq mi
• Gila River below Blue Creek, near Virden, NM 3,203 sq mi
• Gila River at Duncan, AZ this page
• Gila River near Clifton, AZ 4,010 sq mi
• Gila River at Head of Safford Valley, near Solomon 7,857 sq mi
• Gila River at Calva, AZ 11,470 sq mi
• Gila River below Coolidge Dam, AZ 12,886 sq mi
• Gila River at Kelvin, AZ 18,011 sq mi
• Gila River near Maricopa, AZ 19,915 sq mi
• Gila River at Estrella Parkway, near Goodyear, AZ 45,585 sq mi
• Gila River below Painted Rock Dam, AZ 50,910 sq mi
• Gila River near Dateland, AZ 55,000 sq mi
• Gila River near Dome, AZ 57,850 sq mi
• Gila River at Miller Rd near Buckeye, AZ
• Gila River below Gillespie Dam, Az (Low-Flow Station)

Other gauges in this subbasin

• Gila River near Clifton, AZ
• Gila River near Redrock, NM
• Gila River below Blue Creek, near Virden, NM