USGS Streamgage 09413700
Virgin River above the Narrows near Littlefield, AZ
Virgin River above the Narrows near Littlefield, AZ is USGS streamgage 09413700 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15010010. It drains a watershed of about 4,415 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1989. Typical flow runs near 16.6 cfs in July and 101.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Arizona
- Drainage area
- 4,415 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 2,000 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 15010010
- Coordinates
- 36.92139, -113.83139
- USGS site number
- 09413700
- Records begin
- 1989-01-01 (37 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 28 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.9 | 92.8 | 270.6 | |
| February | 54.2 | 98.9 | 295.1 | |
| March | 41.1 | 104.8 | 491.2 | |
| April | 25 | 101.9 | 861.3 | |
| May | 9.8 | 78.9 | 1,086.6 | |
| June | 0.3 | 15 | 365.3 | |
| July | 0.5 | 16.6 | 143.7 | |
| August | 6.9 | 35 | 216.2 | |
| September | 16.1 | 43.9 | 234.1 | |
| October | 33.7 | 69 | 188.2 | |
| November | 54.1 | 83.1 | 191 | |
| December | 59.8 | 92.1 | 235.1 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Virgin River above the Narrows near Littlefield, AZ normally run highest?
- March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 104.8 cfs, against 15 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 above the Narrows near Littlefield, AZ?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 92.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 61.9 and 270.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Virgin River above the Narrows near Littlefield, AZ been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 09413700 begin in 1989, about 37 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 above the Narrows near Littlefield, AZ?
- The gauge sits at 36.92139, -113.83139, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15010010, at an elevation of about 2,000 feet, draining roughly 4,415 square miles.
- Can I use Virgin River above the Narrows near Littlefield, 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.