USGS Streamgage 10166430
West Canyon Creek near Cedar Fort, UT
West Canyon Creek near Cedar Fort, UT is USGS streamgage 10166430 in Utah, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16020201. It drains a watershed of about 27 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1965. Typical flow runs near 2.8 cfs in July and 1.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.
Gauge details
- State
- Utah
- Drainage area
- 27 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 5,629 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 16020201
- Coordinates
- 40.40521, -112.10051
- USGS site number
- 10166430
- Records begin
- 1965-07-01 (61 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 61 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 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.2 | |
| February | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.1 | |
| March | 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.4 | |
| April | 0.1 | 1.3 | 11.1 | |
| May | 0.4 | 7.9 | 28.5 | |
| June | 1.4 | 7.8 | 23.4 | |
| July | 0.9 | 2.8 | 10.8 | |
| August | 0.4 | 1.2 | 5.1 | |
| September | 0.2 | 0.8 | 3.1 | |
| October | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.6 | |
| November | 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.1 | |
| December | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does West Canyon Creek near Cedar Fort, UT normally run highest?
- May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 7.9 cfs, against 0.3 cfs in January, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for West Canyon Creek near Cedar Fort, UT?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 0.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 0.1 and 1.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has West Canyon Creek near Cedar Fort, UT been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 10166430 begin in 1965, about 61 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 West Canyon Creek near Cedar Fort, UT?
- The gauge sits at 40.40521, -112.10051, in Utah, in hydrologic subbasin 16020201, at an elevation of about 5,629 feet, draining roughly 27 square miles.
- Can I use West Canyon Creek near Cedar Fort, 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.