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USGS Streamgage 10171000

Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City, UT

Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City, UT is USGS streamgage 10171000 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16020204. It drains a watershed of about 3,438 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1942. Typical flow runs near 148.4 cfs in July and 120.5 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Utah
Drainage area
3,438 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,223 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16020204
Coordinates
40.73356, -111.92327
USGS site number
10171000
Records begin
1942-12-01 (84 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 83 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 101.6 133.5 196.2
February 71.3 138.4 184.8
March 48.7 127.9 174
April 58.1 120.5 163.5
May 31.1 119.1 171.9
June 76.9 137.9 199.3
July 110.3 148.4 200.6
August 110 148.3 189
September 113.3 154.7 200.7
October 109.4 149.1 204.2
November 100.7 132.8 184.5
December 99.1 130.7 188.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City, UT normally run highest?
September, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 154.7 cfs, against 119.1 cfs in May, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City, UT?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 133.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 101.6 and 196.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City, UT been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10171000 begin in 1942, about 84 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 Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City, UT?
The gauge sits at 40.73356, -111.92327, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 16020204, at an elevation of about 4,223 feet, draining roughly 3,438 square miles.
Can I use Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake City, UT 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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