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USGS Streamgage 09409100

Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir, near Central, UT

Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir, near Central, UT is USGS streamgage 09409100 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15010008. It drains a watershed of about 116 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1989. Typical flow runs near 5.6 cfs in July and 9.6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Utah
Drainage area
116 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,882 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15010008
Coordinates
37.3847, -113.63191
USGS site number
09409100
Records begin
1989-10-01 (37 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 37 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 0.3 1.9 19.1
February 0.4 1.4 16.3
March 0.5 5 29.4
April 0.7 9.6 49.3
May 0.8 12.5 87.9
June 0.4 6.5 71.8
July 0.2 5.6 23.8
August 0.2 4.7 9.7
September 0.3 4.1 7.9
October 0.3 2.7 11.2
November 0.4 4.5 17.7
December 0.4 3.2 18.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir, near Central, UT normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 12.5 cfs, against 1.4 cfs in February, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir, near Central, UT?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.3 and 19.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir, near Central, UT been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09409100 begin in 1989, about 37 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir, near Central, UT?
The gauge sits at 37.3847, -113.63191, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 15010008, at an elevation of about 4,882 feet, draining roughly 116 square miles.
Can I use Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir, near Central, UT 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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