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USGS Streamgage 09396100

Puerco River near Chambers, AZ

Puerco River near Chambers, AZ is USGS streamgage 09396100 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15020007. It drains a watershed of about 2,156 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1971. Typical flow runs near 57.8 cfs in July and 1.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Drainage area
2,156 sq mi
Gauge elevation
5,720 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15020007
Coordinates
35.18225, -109.44705
USGS site number
09396100
Records begin
1971-09-30 (55 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 48 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 — 1.5 —
February — 26.2 —
March — 26.7 —
April — 1.7 —
May — 0.3 —
June — 0 —
July 0 57.8 1,791.7
August 0.5 114 2,075.2
September 0 5.7 1,610
October — 1.5 —
November — 0 —
December — 0 —

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Puerco River near Chambers, AZ normally run highest?
August, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 114 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 Puerco River near Chambers, AZ?
It depends on the month. In July, half of days historically fall near 57.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 1,791.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Puerco River near Chambers, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09396100 begin in 1971, about 55 years, covering roughly 1,740 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Puerco River near Chambers, AZ?
The gauge sits at 35.18225, -109.44705, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15020007, at an elevation of about 5,720 feet, draining roughly 2,156 square miles.
Can I use Puerco River near Chambers, 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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