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USGS Streamgage 09429220

Palo Verde Outfall Drain near Palo Verde, CA

Palo Verde Outfall Drain near Palo Verde, CA is USGS streamgage 09429220 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15030104. Discharge records at this site go back to 1968. Typical flow runs near 563.1 cfs in July and 479.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
California
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15030104
Coordinates
33.36142, -114.72301
USGS site number
09429220
Records begin
1968-03-01 (58 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 47 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 307.2 378.6 453.8
February 315.6 399.1 468.5
March 322.8 435.5 511.2
April 346.8 479.3 566.3
May 385.5 515.9 615
June 415.2 546 636.6
July 421.8 563.1 664.6
August 432.3 587 701.1
September 434.6 569.4 698.2
October 416.7 532.1 615.5
November 380.4 474.8 544.6
December 358.2 438.2 499.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Palo Verde Outfall Drain near Palo Verde, CA normally run highest?
August, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 587 cfs, against 378.6 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 Palo Verde Outfall Drain near Palo Verde, CA?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 378.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 307.2 and 453.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Palo Verde Outfall Drain near Palo Verde, CA been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09429220 begin in 1968, about 58 years, covering roughly 8,517 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Palo Verde Outfall Drain near Palo Verde, CA?
The gauge sits at 33.36142, -114.72301, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 15030104.
Can I use Palo Verde Outfall Drain near Palo Verde, CA 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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