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USGS Streamgage 09408400

Santa Clara River near Pine Valley, UT

Santa Clara River near Pine Valley, UT is USGS streamgage 09408400 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15010008. It drains a watershed of about 19 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1959. Typical flow runs near 4.8 cfs in July and 13.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Utah
Drainage area
19 sq mi
Gauge elevation
6,624 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15010008
Coordinates
37.38331, -113.48329
USGS site number
09408400
Records begin
1959-08-01 (67 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 66 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 1.3 2.4 4.5
February 1.4 2.8 5.6
March 2.2 5.1 13.4
April 4.4 13.3 36.8
May 5.3 20.3 79.6
June 2.7 10.1 69.1
July 1.7 4.8 29.8
August 1.4 3.4 14.1
September 1.2 2.6 8.4
October 1.2 2.6 5.7
November 1.3 2.6 5.6
December 1.2 2.4 5.2

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Santa Clara River near Pine Valley, UT normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 20.3 cfs, against 2.4 cfs in January, 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 near Pine Valley, UT?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 2.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 1.3 and 4.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Santa Clara River near Pine Valley, UT been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09408400 begin in 1959, about 67 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 near Pine Valley, UT?
The gauge sits at 37.38331, -113.48329, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 15010008, at an elevation of about 6,624 feet, draining roughly 19 square miles.
Can I use Santa Clara River near Pine Valley, 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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