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USGS Streamgage 09522650

North Gila Main Canal No. 2 near Yuma, AZ

North Gila Main Canal No. 2 near Yuma, AZ is USGS streamgage 09522650 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15030107. Discharge records at this site go back to 1969. Typical flow runs near 12.6 cfs in July and 12.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Gauge elevation
161 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15030107
Coordinates
32.75267, -114.49395
USGS site number
09522650
Records begin
1969-07-01 (57 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 39 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 0.1 4 14.1
February 0.2 5 16.4
March 0.5 9.4 21
April 0.5 12.1 22
May 0.8 13.7 23.9
June 0.5 14 23.4
July 0.1 12.6 23.2
August 0.1 6 19.7
September 0.5 7.6 19.6
October 2.7 10.6 20
November 1.8 7.4 16.6
December 0.4 5.4 14.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does North Gila Main Canal No. 2 near Yuma, AZ normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 14 cfs, against 4 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 North Gila Main Canal No. 2 near Yuma, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.1 and 14.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has North Gila Main Canal No. 2 near Yuma, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09522650 begin in 1969, about 57 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 North Gila Main Canal No. 2 near Yuma, AZ?
The gauge sits at 32.75267, -114.49395, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15030107, at an elevation of about 161 feet.
Can I use North Gila Main Canal No. 2 near Yuma, 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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