USGS Streamgage 09505800
West Clear Creek near Camp Verde, AZ
West Clear Creek near Camp Verde, AZ is USGS streamgage 09505800 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15060203. It drains a watershed of about 241 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1964. Typical flow runs near 15.3 cfs in July and 22.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Arizona
- Drainage area
- 241 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 3,630 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 15060203
- Coordinates
- 34.53864, -111.69404
- USGS site number
- 09505800
- Records begin
- 1964-12-05 (62 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 62 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 | 16.8 | 19 | 113 | |
| February | 16.1 | 25.2 | 274.3 | |
| March | 17 | 57.1 | 473.7 | |
| April | 16.4 | 22.9 | 198.9 | |
| May | 14.2 | 16.8 | 30.5 | |
| June | 12.7 | 14.7 | 19.9 | |
| July | 12.7 | 15.3 | 20.6 | |
| August | 13.4 | 16.1 | 26.3 | |
| September | 13.6 | 15.8 | 21.9 | |
| October | 14.2 | 16.3 | 19.9 | |
| November | 15.3 | 17.3 | 25.3 | |
| December | 16.9 | 18.7 | 59.3 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does West Clear Creek near Camp Verde, AZ normally run highest?
- March, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 57.1 cfs, against 14.7 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 West Clear Creek near Camp Verde, AZ?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 19 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 16.8 and 113 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has West Clear Creek near Camp Verde, AZ been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 09505800 begin in 1964, about 62 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 Clear Creek near Camp Verde, AZ?
- The gauge sits at 34.53864, -111.69404, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15060203, at an elevation of about 3,630 feet, draining roughly 241 square miles.
- Can I use West Clear Creek near Camp Verde, 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.
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