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USGS Streamgage 09519800

Gila River below Painted Rock Dam, AZ

Gila River below Painted Rock Dam, AZ is USGS streamgage 09519800 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15070201. It drains a watershed of about 50,910 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1959. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 1.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Drainage area
50,910 sq mi
Gauge elevation
520 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15070201
Coordinates
33.07811, -113.01808
USGS site number
09519800
Records begin
1959-10-01 (67 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 67 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 0 1.2 1,155.6
February 0 1.8 1,111.5
March 0 2.7 2,125.2
April 0 1.8 2,699.7
May 0 0.4 2,111.3
June 0 0 911.8
July 0 0 328.9
August 0 0 261.5
September 0 0 200.6
October 0 0 79.7
November 0 0 29.3
December 0 0.2 76.8

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Gila River below Painted Rock Dam, AZ normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2.7 cfs, against 0 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 below Painted Rock Dam, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 1,155.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Gila River below Painted Rock Dam, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09519800 begin in 1959, about 67 years, covering roughly 9,029 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Gila River below Painted Rock Dam, AZ?
The gauge sits at 33.07811, -113.01808, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15070201, at an elevation of about 520 feet, draining roughly 50,910 square miles.
Can I use Gila River below Painted Rock Dam, 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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