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USGS Streamgage 09524000

Yuma Main Canal at Siphon Drop P.P. near Yuma, AZ

Yuma Main Canal at Siphon Drop P.P. near Yuma, AZ is USGS streamgage 09524000 in California, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15030107. Discharge records at this site go back to 1938. Typical flow runs near 749.6 cfs in July and 904.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
California
Gauge elevation
157 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
15030107
Coordinates
32.77624, -114.63541
USGS site number
09524000
Records begin
1938-10-01 (88 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 88 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 243.3 653.5 1,944.8
February 347.6 674.7 1,936.6
March 359.1 764.9 1,923.9
April 457.9 904.1 1,932
May 502.4 958.1 1,917.4
June 461.6 809.1 1,893.3
July 471.5 749.6 1,916.8
August 332 814.5 1,930.3
September 484.8 978.5 1,936.7
October 446.2 838.1 1,934.5
November 317.6 819.1 1,949.3
December 201.1 647.5 1,952.9

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Yuma Main Canal at Siphon Drop P.P. near Yuma, AZ normally run highest?
September, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 978.5 cfs, against 647.5 cfs in December, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Yuma Main Canal at Siphon Drop P.P. near Yuma, AZ?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 653.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 243.3 and 1,944.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Yuma Main Canal at Siphon Drop P.P. near Yuma, AZ been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 09524000 begin in 1938, about 88 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 Yuma Main Canal at Siphon Drop P.P. near Yuma, AZ?
The gauge sits at 32.77624, -114.63541, in California, in hydrologic subbasin 15030107, at an elevation of about 157 feet.
Can I use Yuma Main Canal at Siphon Drop P.P. near Yuma, 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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