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USGS Streamgage 10172640

Lee Creek near Magna, UT

Lee Creek near Magna, UT is USGS streamgage 10172640 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16020204. Discharge records at this site go back to 1971. Typical flow runs near 3.3 cfs in July and 3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Utah
Gauge elevation
4,197 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16020204
Coordinates
40.78085, -112.13859
USGS site number
10172640
Records begin
1971-10-01 (55 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 55 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 0.9 4.1 52.2
February 1.1 4 55.4
March 1.2 4.7 50.7
April 1 3 57
May 1 2.9 91.3
June 0.6 2.2 70.3
July 0.7 3.3 58.1
August 1 4.2 86.2
September 1 4.8 99.4
October 1 5 89.7
November 0.8 3.2 52.9
December 0.9 3.3 55.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Lee Creek near Magna, UT normally run highest?
October, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 5 cfs, against 2.2 cfs in June, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Lee Creek near Magna, UT?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 4.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.9 and 52.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Lee Creek near Magna, UT been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10172640 begin in 1971, about 55 years, covering roughly 1,356 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Lee Creek near Magna, UT?
The gauge sits at 40.78085, -112.13859, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 16020204, at an elevation of about 4,197 feet.
Can I use Lee Creek near Magna, 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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