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USGS Streamgage 09408150

Virgin River near Hurricane, UT

Virgin River near Hurricane, UT is USGS streamgage 09408150 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15010008. It drains a watershed of about 1,493 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1966. Typical flow runs near 77.6 cfs in July and 206.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Utah
Drainage area
1,493 sq mi
Gauge elevation
2,739 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15010008
Coordinates
37.16276, -113.39523
USGS site number
09408150
Records begin
1966-12-06 (60 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 59 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 57.7 132.6 240.2
February 61.1 139.9 298.6
March 64.1 173.2 622
April 59.4 206.9 1,020.5
May 58.1 176.2 1,249.7
June 50.3 83.7 439.3
July 52.2 77.6 179.7
August 53.2 81.9 209
September 52.5 78.6 180.3
October 52 88.8 187.1
November 53.2 100.1 193.3
December 53.5 108 226.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Virgin River near Hurricane, UT normally run highest?
April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 206.9 cfs, against 77.6 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 near Hurricane, UT?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 132.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 57.7 and 240.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Virgin River near Hurricane, UT been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09408150 begin in 1966, about 60 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Virgin River near Hurricane, UT?
The gauge sits at 37.16276, -113.39523, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 15010008, at an elevation of about 2,739 feet, draining roughly 1,493 square miles.
Can I use Virgin River 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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