USGS Streamgage 10137500
South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville, UT
South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville, UT is USGS streamgage 10137500 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16020102. It drains a watershed of about 137 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1921. Typical flow runs near 73 cfs in July and 215.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Utah
- Drainage area
- 137 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 5,182 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 16020102
- Coordinates
- 41.26855, -111.6741
- USGS site number
- 10137500
- Records begin
- 1921-03-21 (105 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 105 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.5 | 37.8 | 57.1 | |
| February | 30.7 | 42.1 | 74.1 | |
| March | 41.9 | 78.1 | 169.2 | |
| April | 75.6 | 215.3 | 528.4 | |
| May | 105.5 | 354.2 | 824.7 | |
| June | 58.6 | 130.4 | 285.8 | |
| July | 40.6 | 73 | 102.1 | |
| August | 34.4 | 58.5 | 93.7 | |
| September | 32.1 | 45.1 | 76.9 | |
| October | 26.9 | 39.5 | 58.1 | |
| November | 25.1 | 37.4 | 51.8 | |
| December | 26 | 36.6 | 52.3 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville, UT normally run highest?
- May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 354.2 cfs, against 36.6 cfs in December, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville, UT?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 37.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 27.5 and 57.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville, UT been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 10137500 begin in 1921, about 105 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 South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville, UT?
- The gauge sits at 41.26855, -111.6741, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 16020102, at an elevation of about 5,182 feet, draining roughly 137 square miles.
- Can I use South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville, 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.
Other gauges in this subbasin
- Ogden River below Pineview Reservoir near Huntsville, UT
- Ogden River near Gibson Avenue at Ogden, UT
- Weber River near Plain City, UT
- South Fork Weber River near Hooper, Utah
- North Fork Weber River near Hooper, Utah
- Howard Slough at Howard Slough Wma, near Hooper, UT
- Kays Creek near Layton, Utah
- Farmington Creek above Diversion near Farmington, Utah