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USGS Streamgage 09522800

South Gila Main Canal near Yuma, AZ

South Gila Main Canal near Yuma, AZ is USGS streamgage 09522800 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15070201. Discharge records at this site go back to 1973. Typical flow runs near 51.9 cfs in July and 75.6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Gauge elevation
151 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15070201
Coordinates
32.68744, -114.47218
USGS site number
09522800
Records begin
1973-10-01 (53 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 53 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 2.2 29.4 55.9
February 9.2 46 78.7
March 14.8 59.1 99.5
April 27.3 75.6 118.3
May 24.6 70.6 109.4
June 17.8 51.6 85.3
July 15.4 51.9 90
August 12.4 50.3 86
September 34.8 64.9 93.1
October 30.8 62 88.7
November 19.2 46.2 71
December 6.1 30.9 58.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does South Gila Main Canal near Yuma, AZ normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 75.6 cfs, against 29.4 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 South Gila Main Canal near Yuma, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 29.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 2.2 and 55.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has South Gila Main Canal near Yuma, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09522800 begin in 1973, about 53 years, covering roughly 8,761 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is South Gila Main Canal near Yuma, AZ?
The gauge sits at 32.68744, -114.47218, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15070201, at an elevation of about 151 feet.
Can I use South Gila Main Canal near Yuma, 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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