USGS Streamgage 09442000
Gila River near Clifton, AZ
Gila River near Clifton, AZ is USGS streamgage 09442000 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15040002. It drains a watershed of about 4,010 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1910. Typical flow runs near 41.3 cfs in July and 108.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Arizona
- Drainage area
- 4,010 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 3,339 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 15040002
- Coordinates
- 32.96528, -109.30861
- USGS site number
- 09442000
- Records begin
- 1910-11-01 (116 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 116 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66.3 | 109.2 | 470.9 | |
| February | 58.2 | 118 | 835.4 | |
| March | 39.2 | 169.2 | 947.8 | |
| April | 23.5 | 108.7 | 552.8 | |
| May | 16.6 | 48 | 253.8 | |
| June | 11.7 | 23.6 | 75.7 | |
| July | 13.4 | 41.3 | 256.9 | |
| August | 20.6 | 98.3 | 578.4 | |
| September | 17.8 | 66.6 | 466.8 | |
| October | 18.5 | 50.9 | 305.6 | |
| November | 32.2 | 72.5 | 201.8 | |
| December | 46.5 | 93.7 | 293.2 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Gila River near Clifton, AZ normally run highest?
- March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 169.2 cfs, against 23.6 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 near Clifton, AZ?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 109.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 66.3 and 470.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Gila River near Clifton, AZ been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 09442000 begin in 1910, about 116 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Gila River near Clifton, AZ?
- The gauge sits at 32.96528, -109.30861, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15040002, at an elevation of about 3,339 feet, draining roughly 4,010 square miles.
- Can I use Gila River near Clifton, 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.