USGS Streamgage 09520500
Gila River near Dome, AZ
Gila River near Dome, AZ is USGS streamgage 09520500 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15070201. It drains a watershed of about 57,850 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1904. Typical flow runs near 1.9 cfs in July and 5.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Arizona
- Drainage area
- 57,850 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 141 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 15070201
- Coordinates
- 32.76088, -114.4205
- USGS site number
- 09520500
- Records begin
- 1904-08-30 (122 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 122 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 | 0 | 3.4 | 73.1 | |
| February | 0 | 4.7 | 450.6 | |
| March | 0 | 5.8 | 722.8 | |
| April | 0 | 5.3 | 1,136.8 | |
| May | 0 | 3.3 | 1,217.6 | |
| June | 0 | 2.2 | 195.3 | |
| July | 0 | 1.9 | 42.4 | |
| August | 0 | 2.2 | 49.2 | |
| September | 0 | 3 | 44.5 | |
| October | 0 | 2.9 | 21.5 | |
| November | 0 | 3.1 | 22.9 | |
| December | 0 | 3.3 | 38.5 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Gila River near Dome, AZ normally run highest?
- March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 5.8 cfs, against 1.9 cfs in July, 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 Dome, AZ?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 3.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 73.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Gila River near Dome, AZ been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 09520500 begin in 1904, about 122 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 Dome, AZ?
- The gauge sits at 32.76088, -114.4205, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15070201, at an elevation of about 141 feet, draining roughly 57,850 square miles.
- Can I use Gila River near Dome, 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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