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USGS Streamgage 09529420

South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway near Yuma, AZ

South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway near Yuma, AZ is USGS streamgage 09529420 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15030107. Discharge records at this site go back to 1966. Typical flow runs near 3.2 cfs in July and 3.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Gauge elevation
150 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15030107
Coordinates
32.69289, -114.58131
USGS site number
09529420
Records begin
1966-10-01 (60 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 29 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 0.7 3.1 5.6
February 0.7 3.1 5.3
March 0.8 3.9 6.5
April 0.9 3.7 6.4
May 1.1 4 6.5
June 0.6 3.4 6.4
July 0.6 3.2 6.2
August 0.7 4.1 6.8
September 1.2 4.1 7.2
October 1.7 4.3 7.2
November 1.1 3.9 6.4
December 0.9 3.2 5.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway near Yuma, AZ normally run highest?
October, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 4.3 cfs, against 3.1 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 Terminal Canal Wasteway near Yuma, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 3.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.7 and 5.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway near Yuma, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09529420 begin in 1966, about 60 years, covering roughly 8,760 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway near Yuma, AZ?
The gauge sits at 32.69289, -114.58131, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15030107, at an elevation of about 150 feet.
Can I use South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway 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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