USGS Streamgage 09304000
South Fork White River at Buford, CO
South Fork White River at Buford, CO is USGS streamgage 09304000 in Colorado, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 14050005. It sits on the South Fork White River, alongside 1 other gauge Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 177 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1919. Typical flow runs near 239.4 cfs in July and 142.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.
Gauge details
- State
- Colorado
- Drainage area
- 177 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 6,986 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 14050005
- Coordinates
- 39.97442, -107.62534
- USGS site number
- 09304000
- Records begin
- 1919-07-01 (107 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 79 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 | 77.8 | 101.2 | 133.8 | |
| February | 83.1 | 102 | 134.6 | |
| March | 85 | 102.5 | 136.4 | |
| April | 107.1 | 142.3 | 239.3 | |
| May | 284.8 | 573.4 | 1,040.1 | |
| June | 327.4 | 947.9 | 1,707.3 | |
| July | 131.5 | 239.4 | 600.5 | |
| August | 106.1 | 149.8 | 237.9 | |
| September | 93.5 | 126.5 | 179.9 | |
| October | 94.3 | 120.5 | 171.5 | |
| November | 88.8 | 111.6 | 159.1 | |
| December | 81.5 | 103.9 | 147.5 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does South Fork White River at Buford, CO normally run highest?
- June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 947.9 cfs, against 101.2 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 South Fork White River at Buford, CO?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 101.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 77.8 and 133.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has South Fork White River at Buford, CO been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 09304000 begin in 1919, about 107 years. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is South Fork White River at Buford, CO?
- The gauge sits at 39.97442, -107.62534, in Colorado, in hydrologic subbasin 14050005, at an elevation of about 6,986 feet, draining roughly 177 square miles.
- Can I use South Fork White River at Buford, 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.
Upstream and downstream on the South Fork White River
Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the South Fork White River in full.
- South Fork White River near Budges Resort, CO 128 sq mi
- South Fork White River at Buford, CO this page