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USGS Streamgage 452755122234100

Sunshine Creek at Mouth near Gresham, OR

Sunshine Creek at Mouth near Gresham, OR is USGS streamgage 452755122234100 in Oregon, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 17090012. It drains a watershed of about 4 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2012. Typical flow runs near 0.4 cfs in July and 5.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Oregon
Drainage area
4 sq mi
Subbasin (HUC-8)
17090012
Coordinates
45.46508, -122.3959
USGS site number
452755122234100
Records begin
2012-12-31 (14 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 7 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 12
February 10
March 8
April 5.3
May 0.8
June 0.5
July 0.4
August 0.3
September 0.3
October 0.5
November 5.1
December 8.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Sunshine Creek at Mouth near Gresham, OR normally run highest?
January, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 12 cfs, against 0.3 cfs in August, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
How long has Sunshine Creek at Mouth near Gresham, OR been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 452755122234100 begin in 2012, about 14 years, covering roughly 2,436 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Sunshine Creek at Mouth near Gresham, OR?
The gauge sits at 45.46508, -122.3959, in Oregon, in hydrologic subbasin 17090012, draining roughly 4 square miles.
Can I use Sunshine Creek at Mouth near Gresham, OR 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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