USGS Streamgage 09402300
Little Colorado River above Mouth near Desert View, AZ
Little Colorado River above Mouth near Desert View, AZ is USGS streamgage 09402300 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15020016. It drains a watershed of about 26,972 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1990. Typical flow runs near 228.5 cfs in July and 283.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Arizona
- Drainage area
- 26,972 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 2,760 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 15020016
- Coordinates
- 36.19526, -111.7771
- USGS site number
- 09402300
- Records begin
- 1990-05-04 (36 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 | 212.5 | 225.2 | 863.4 | |
| February | 214.9 | 238.6 | 1,206.1 | |
| March | 217.6 | 410.9 | 1,543.5 | |
| April | 214.3 | 283.7 | 1,397.3 | |
| May | 207.2 | 219.2 | 330.6 | |
| June | 207.9 | 218.2 | 232.7 | |
| July | 213.4 | 228.5 | 782.5 | |
| August | 216.6 | 306.8 | 1,551.8 | |
| September | 215.6 | 242.7 | 876.2 | |
| October | 210.3 | 230.1 | 891.9 | |
| November | 212 | 222.4 | 329.3 | |
| December | 213 | 223.6 | 467.4 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Little Colorado River above Mouth near Desert View, AZ normally run highest?
- March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 410.9 cfs, against 218.2 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 Little Colorado River above Mouth near Desert View, AZ?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 225.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 212.5 and 863.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Little Colorado River above Mouth near Desert View, AZ been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 09402300 begin in 1990, about 36 years, covering roughly 8,470 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Little Colorado River above Mouth near Desert View, AZ?
- The gauge sits at 36.19526, -111.7771, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15020016, at an elevation of about 2,760 feet, draining roughly 26,972 square miles.
- Can I use Little Colorado River above Mouth near Desert View, 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.