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USGS Streamgage 09302400

North Fork White River below Trappers Lake, CO

North Fork White River below Trappers Lake, CO is USGS streamgage 09302400 in Colorado, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 14050005. It sits on the North Fork White River, alongside 1 other gauge Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 20 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1956. Typical flow runs near 35.5 cfs in July and 11.5 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Colorado
Drainage area
20 sq mi
Gauge elevation
9,652 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
14050005
Coordinates
39.99777, -107.23128
USGS site number
09302400
Records begin
1956-10-01 (70 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 9 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 8.7 10.8 14.1
February 8.8 10 14
March 8.2 10 15
April 8.4 11.5 19.4
May 14.4 33.2 83.8
June 34 110.1 220.5
July 13.7 35.5 240.6
August 10.2 16.8 43.4
September 9 14 24.8
October 8.8 12.3 20.1
November 8.8 11.6 16.2
December 8.8 12.4 16

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does North Fork White River below Trappers Lake, CO normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 110.1 cfs, against 10 cfs in February, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for North Fork White River below Trappers Lake, CO?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 10.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 8.7 and 14.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has North Fork White River below Trappers Lake, CO been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09302400 begin in 1956, about 70 years. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is North Fork White River below Trappers Lake, CO?
The gauge sits at 39.99777, -107.23128, in Colorado, in hydrologic subbasin 14050005, at an elevation of about 9,652 feet, draining roughly 20 square miles.
Can I use North Fork White River below Trappers Lake, CO 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.

Upstream and downstream on the North Fork White River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the North Fork White River in full.

Other gauges in this subbasin