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USGS Streamgage 09510200

Sycamore Creek near Fort McDowell, AZ

Sycamore Creek near Fort McDowell, AZ is USGS streamgage 09510200 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15060203. It drains a watershed of about 164 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1959. Typical flow runs near 0 cfs in July and 3.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Drainage area
164 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,761 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15060203
Coordinates
33.69423, -111.54182
USGS site number
09510200
Records begin
1959-12-25 (67 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 65 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 1.8 92.9
February 0 6.2 172.3
March 0.1 10.1 187.6
April 0.1 3.9 64.7
May 0 0.9 17.9
June 0 0.1 4.8
July 0 0 3.8
August 0 0.1 4.7
September 0 0 2.7
October 0 0 1.4
November 0 0.1 4.2
December 0 0.4 52.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Sycamore Creek near Fort McDowell, AZ normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 10.1 cfs, against 0 cfs in July, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Sycamore Creek near Fort McDowell, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 1.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0 and 92.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Sycamore Creek near Fort McDowell, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09510200 begin in 1959, about 67 years, covering roughly 9,115 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Sycamore Creek near Fort McDowell, AZ?
The gauge sits at 33.69423, -111.54182, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15060203, at an elevation of about 1,761 feet, draining roughly 164 square miles.
Can I use Sycamore Creek near Fort McDowell, 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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