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USGS Streamgage 09153300

Reed Wash near Loma, CO

Reed Wash near Loma, CO is USGS streamgage 09153300 in Colorado, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 14010005. It drains a watershed of about 29 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1973. Typical flow runs near 154.3 cfs in July and 77.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Colorado
Drainage area
29 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,466 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
14010005
Coordinates
39.18359, -108.78732
USGS site number
09153300
Records begin
1973-04-01 (53 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 11 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 8.1 10.8 16.9
February 6.6 9.1 14.8
March 5.2 8.5 73.7
April 30.5 77.1 125.7
May 123.2 152.4 180.1
June 133.5 158.3 189.7
July 128.7 154.3 197.3
August 138 165.7 201.7
September 151 183.7 212.3
October 135.3 162 196
November 21.2 28.5 52.7
December 11.8 16 57.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Reed Wash near Loma, CO normally run highest?
September, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 183.7 cfs, against 8.5 cfs in March, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Reed Wash near Loma, CO?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 10.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 8.1 and 16.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Reed Wash near Loma, CO been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09153300 begin in 1973, about 53 years. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Reed Wash near Loma, CO?
The gauge sits at 39.18359, -108.78732, in Colorado, in hydrologic subbasin 14010005, at an elevation of about 4,466 feet, draining roughly 29 square miles.
Can I use Reed Wash near Loma, 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.

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