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USGS Streamgage 10168000

Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc

Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc is USGS streamgage 10168000 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16020204. It drains a watershed of about 46 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1980. Typical flow runs near 15.4 cfs in July and 18.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Utah
Drainage area
46 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,254 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16020204
Coordinates
40.66431, -111.89886
USGS site number
10168000
Records begin
1980-02-20 (46 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 28 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 1.1 2 10
February 1.2 2.4 11.1
March 1.4 3.7 18.3
April 3.2 18.9 57.6
May 39.9 121 278.2
June 24.9 109.8 441.2
July 5.1 15.4 137
August 4.9 11.7 30.9
September 4.1 13.1 32.9
October 2.7 9.5 27.1
November 1.2 2.7 11.9
December 1.2 2.3 11.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 121 cfs, against 2 cfs in January, 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 Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 1.1 and 10 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10168000 begin in 1980, about 46 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 Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc?
The gauge sits at 40.66431, -111.89886, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 16020204, at an elevation of about 4,254 feet, draining roughly 46 square miles.
Can I use Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc 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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