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USGS Streamgage 09401260

Moenkopi Wash at Moenkopi, AZ

Moenkopi Wash at Moenkopi, AZ is USGS streamgage 09401260 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15020018. It drains a watershed of about 1,629 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1974. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 1.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Drainage area
1,629 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,610 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15020018
Coordinates
36.10499, -111.20181
USGS site number
09401260
Records begin
1974-07-19 (52 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 50 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 1.4 2.8 5.9
February 2 2.9 9.2
March 1.7 2.5 5.4
April 1.2 1.9 3.1
May 0.2 0.8 1.9
June 0 0 0.3
July 0 0 32.8
August 0 0.3 80.1
September 0 0.3 35.4
October 0.1 1.2 35.5
November 0.4 1.9 4.4
December 0.8 2.3 4.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Moenkopi Wash at Moenkopi, AZ normally run highest?
February, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 2.9 cfs, against 0 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 Moenkopi Wash at Moenkopi, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 2.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 1.4 and 5.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Moenkopi Wash at Moenkopi, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09401260 begin in 1974, about 52 years, covering roughly 9,122 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Moenkopi Wash at Moenkopi, AZ?
The gauge sits at 36.10499, -111.20181, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15020018, at an elevation of about 4,610 feet, draining roughly 1,629 square miles.
Can I use Moenkopi Wash at Moenkopi, 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.

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