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USGS Streamgage 12091290

Leach Creek at Meadow Park Gc at University Place, WA

Leach Creek at Meadow Park Gc at University Place, WA is USGS streamgage 12091290 in Washington, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 17110019. It drains a watershed of about 7 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2005.

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Gauge details

State
Washington
Drainage area
7 sq mi
Gauge elevation
161 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
17110019
Coordinates
47.19843, -122.52096
USGS site number
12091290
Records begin
2005-09-30 (21 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 21 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Only 9 of 12 months have enough record to summarize; the rest are omitted.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 8 12.3 39.3
February 7.9 10.4 27.5
March 8.1 10.4 28.4
April 7.4 9.1 19
May — 7.6 —
September — 9.7 —
October 6.5 8.6 28.1
November 7.1 11.7 39.4
December 7.2 11.8 34.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Leach Creek at Meadow Park Gc at University Place, WA normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 12.3 cfs, against 7.6 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 Leach Creek at Meadow Park Gc at University Place, WA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 12.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 8 and 39.3 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Leach Creek at Meadow Park Gc at University Place, WA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 12091290 begin in 2005, about 21 years, covering roughly 4,464 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Leach Creek at Meadow Park Gc at University Place, WA?
The gauge sits at 47.19843, -122.52096, in Washington, in hydrologic subbasin 17110019, at an elevation of about 161 feet, draining roughly 7 square miles.
Can I use Leach Creek at Meadow Park Gc at University Place, WA 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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