USGS Streamgage 09517000
Hassayampa River near Arlington, AZ
Hassayampa River near Arlington, AZ is USGS streamgage 09517000 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15070103. It drains a watershed of about 1,471 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1959. Typical flow runs near 29 cfs in July and 28.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.
Gauge details
- State
- Arizona
- Drainage area
- 1,471 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 823 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 15070103
- Coordinates
- 33.34728, -112.72574
- USGS site number
- 09517000
- Records begin
- 1959-11-01 (67 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 36 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 | 12.1 | 48.7 | 124.6 | |
| February | 7 | 35.4 | 125.8 | |
| March | 5.8 | 31.5 | 103.9 | |
| April | 5.6 | 28.3 | 74.6 | |
| May | 5.9 | 27.9 | 69.7 | |
| June | 1.5 | 23 | 56.1 | |
| July | 2.5 | 29 | 69.8 | |
| August | 1.5 | 25.1 | 78.9 | |
| September | 2.9 | 29.9 | 80.3 | |
| October | 7.3 | 37.4 | 106.9 | |
| November | 0.7 | 15.7 | 104.3 | |
| December | 8 | 48.5 | 126.5 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Hassayampa River near Arlington, AZ normally run highest?
- January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 48.7 cfs, against 15.7 cfs in November, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for Hassayampa River near Arlington, AZ?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 48.7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 12.1 and 124.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Hassayampa River near Arlington, AZ been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 09517000 begin in 1959, about 67 years, covering roughly 8,612 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Hassayampa River near Arlington, AZ?
- The gauge sits at 33.34728, -112.72574, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15070103, at an elevation of about 823 feet, draining roughly 1,471 square miles.
- Can I use Hassayampa River near Arlington, 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.