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USGS Streamgage 09511300

Verde River near Scottsdale, AZ

Verde River near Scottsdale, AZ is USGS streamgage 09511300 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15060203. It drains a watershed of about 6,615 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1961. Typical flow runs near 282.3 cfs in July and 264.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Arizona
Drainage area
6,615 sq mi
Gauge elevation
1,320 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15060203
Coordinates
33.55866, -111.6693
USGS site number
09511300
Records begin
1961-02-13 (65 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 54 236 736.1
February 53 321.6 1,630.1
March 64.3 457.9 2,661.3
April 33.9 264.1 1,633.3
May 25.6 162.7 947.5
June 42.1 308.9 1,152
July 58 282.3 1,031.2
August 63 175.6 822.5
September 36.7 103.3 540.8
October 31 234.6 838.5
November 103.6 383.2 733.7
December 88.1 343.1 791.1

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Verde River near Scottsdale, AZ normally run highest?
March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 457.9 cfs, against 103.3 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Verde River near Scottsdale, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 236 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 54 and 736.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Verde River near Scottsdale, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09511300 begin in 1961, about 65 years, covering roughly 8,396 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Verde River near Scottsdale, AZ?
The gauge sits at 33.55866, -111.6693, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15060203, at an elevation of about 1,320 feet, draining roughly 6,615 square miles.
Can I use Verde River near Scottsdale, 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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