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USGS Streamgage 09406000

Virgin River at Virgin, UT

Virgin River at Virgin, UT is USGS streamgage 09406000 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15010008. It drains a watershed of about 956 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1909. Typical flow runs near 80.5 cfs in July and 283 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Utah
Drainage area
956 sq mi
Gauge elevation
3,496 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15010008
Coordinates
37.20415, -113.18078
USGS site number
09406000
Records begin
1909-05-01 (117 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 117 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 104.9 129.4 198.4
February 110 142.8 269.6
March 118.3 173.6 421.6
April 116.6 283 799.4
May 89.5 235.7 995.3
June 60.6 97.7 317.3
July 52.9 80.5 167.5
August 57.3 87 202
September 58.2 84 174.2
October 70.9 100.2 176.8
November 96.2 120.9 185.6
December 102.4 127.2 188.4

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Virgin River at Virgin, UT normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 283 cfs, against 80.5 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 Virgin River at Virgin, UT?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 129.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 104.9 and 198.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Virgin River at Virgin, UT been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09406000 begin in 1909, about 117 years, covering roughly 9,125 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Virgin River at Virgin, UT?
The gauge sits at 37.20415, -113.18078, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 15010008, at an elevation of about 3,496 feet, draining roughly 956 square miles.
Can I use Virgin River at Virgin, 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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