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USGS Streamgage 09408135

Virgin River Ab Quail Creek near Hurricane, UT

Virgin River Ab Quail Creek near Hurricane, UT is USGS streamgage 09408135 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15010008. It drains a watershed of about 1,314 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1989. Typical flow runs near 61.5 cfs in July and 138.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Utah
Drainage area
1,314 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,822 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15010008
Coordinates
37.19248, -113.35328
USGS site number
09408135
Records begin
1989-02-15 (37 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 34 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 39.8 71.4 349
February 38.3 72 485.8
March 45.1 86.8 751.9
April 44.8 138.8 1,193
May 43 107.5 1,146.6
June 39.8 56.8 310
July 36.4 61.5 141.5
August 41.1 69.1 208.9
September 40 67.3 162.4
October 39.2 72.8 246.3
November 37 67 148.7
December 38.7 67.8 193.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Virgin River Ab Quail Creek near Hurricane, UT normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 138.8 cfs, against 56.8 cfs in June, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Virgin River Ab Quail Creek near Hurricane, UT?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 71.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 39.8 and 349 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Virgin River Ab Quail Creek near Hurricane, UT been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09408135 begin in 1989, about 37 years, covering roughly 8,117 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Virgin River Ab Quail Creek near Hurricane, UT?
The gauge sits at 37.19248, -113.35328, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 15010008, at an elevation of about 2,822 feet, draining roughly 1,314 square miles.
Can I use Virgin River Ab Quail Creek near Hurricane, UT 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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