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USGS Streamgage 09498502

Pinto Creek near Miami, AZ

Pinto Creek near Miami, AZ is USGS streamgage 09498502 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15060103. It drains a watershed of about 102 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1994. Typical flow runs near 1.6 cfs in July and 2.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Drainage area
102 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,820 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15060103
Coordinates
33.48783, -110.99539
USGS site number
09498502
Records begin
1994-09-30 (32 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 31 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 1.6 53.8
February 0 2 96
March 0 3.1 59.6
April 0 2.8 14.2
May 0 2.5 5.9
June 0 2 4.8
July 0 1.6 4.3
August 0 1.3 4.5
September 0 1.1 3.5
October 0 0.8 2.4
November 0 0.9 2.2
December 0 0.9 10.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Pinto Creek near Miami, AZ normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 3.1 cfs, against 0.8 cfs in October, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Pinto Creek near Miami, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 53.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Pinto Creek near Miami, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09498502 begin in 1994, about 32 years, covering roughly 8,751 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Pinto Creek near Miami, AZ?
The gauge sits at 33.48783, -110.99539, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15060103, at an elevation of about 2,820 feet, draining roughly 102 square miles.
Can I use Pinto Creek near Miami, 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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