USGS Streamgage 09530200
Yuma Mesa Outlet Drain near Yuma, AZ
Yuma Mesa Outlet Drain near Yuma, AZ is USGS streamgage 09530200 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15030107. Discharge records at this site go back to 1971. Typical flow runs near 40.5 cfs in July and 43.8 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Arizona
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 15030107
- Coordinates
- 32.73005, -114.65829
- USGS site number
- 09530200
- Records begin
- 1971-10-01 (55 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 55 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 | 1.9 | 36.9 | 83.9 | |
| February | 4.7 | 37 | 84.3 | |
| March | 2.7 | 42.1 | 81.6 | |
| April | 7 | 43.8 | 81.8 | |
| May | 1.3 | 41.2 | 84.8 | |
| June | 3 | 38.1 | 83.4 | |
| July | 7.5 | 40.5 | 85.7 | |
| August | 10.1 | 40.5 | 82.4 | |
| September | 15.7 | 41 | 79.9 | |
| October | 1.1 | 35.8 | 83.2 | |
| November | 0 | 35 | 82.2 | |
| December | 0 | 38.3 | 84.9 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Yuma Mesa Outlet Drain near Yuma, AZ normally run highest?
- April, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 43.8 cfs, against 35 cfs in November, 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 Mesa Outlet Drain near Yuma, AZ?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 36.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 1.9 and 83.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Yuma Mesa Outlet Drain near Yuma, AZ been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 09530200 begin in 1971, about 55 years, covering roughly 5,258 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Yuma Mesa Outlet Drain near Yuma, AZ?
- The gauge sits at 32.73005, -114.65829, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15030107.
- Can I use Yuma Mesa Outlet Drain 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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