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USGS Streamgage 09497500

Salt River near Chrysotile, AZ

Salt River near Chrysotile, AZ is USGS streamgage 09497500 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15060103. It drains a watershed of about 2,849 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1916. Typical flow runs near 166.1 cfs in July and 987.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Drainage area
2,849 sq mi
Gauge elevation
3,355 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15060103
Coordinates
33.79812, -110.49985
USGS site number
09497500
Records begin
1916-01-19 (110 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 101 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 140.6 212.1 1,137.8
February 155.6 371.3 1,977.9
March 188.2 918.5 2,939.7
April 215 987.9 3,545
May 135.4 522.8 1,666.6
June 83.9 191.3 528.4
July 93 166.1 395.1
August 132.1 276.4 780.1
September 110 209.2 602.1
October 105.5 170.5 427.6
November 120.3 179.8 400.1
December 128.8 188.9 694.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Salt River near Chrysotile, AZ normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 987.9 cfs, against 166.1 cfs in July, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Salt River near Chrysotile, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 212.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 140.6 and 1,137.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Salt River near Chrysotile, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09497500 begin in 1916, about 110 years, covering roughly 9,121 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Salt River near Chrysotile, AZ?
The gauge sits at 33.79812, -110.49985, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15060103, at an elevation of about 3,355 feet, draining roughly 2,849 square miles.
Can I use Salt River near Chrysotile, 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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