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USGS Streamgage 09520280

Gila River near Dateland, AZ

Gila River near Dateland, AZ is USGS streamgage 09520280 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15070201. It drains a watershed of about 55,000 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1993. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 0 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Drainage area
55,000 sq mi
Gauge elevation
362 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15070201
Coordinates
32.87928, -113.54126
USGS site number
09520280
Records begin
1993-10-01 (33 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 33 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 0 2.6
February 0 0 0
March 0 0 90
April 0 0 1,034.1
May 0 0 518.4
June 0 0 123.5
July 0 0 6.5
August 0 0 3.5
September 0 0 0
October 0 0 0
November 0 0 0
December 0 0 0

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Gila River near Dateland, AZ normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 0 cfs, against 0 cfs in January, 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 Dateland, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 2.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Gila River near Dateland, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09520280 begin in 1993, about 33 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 Dateland, AZ?
The gauge sits at 32.87928, -113.54126, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15070201, at an elevation of about 362 feet, draining roughly 55,000 square miles.
Can I use Gila River near Dateland, 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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