Puerco River near Chambers, AZ
Is Puerco River near Chambers, AZ flooding right now?
Puerco River near Chambers, AZ measured 1.07 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 16.9 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.07 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.8 ft on Sat, Jul 14, 1990.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 16.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 18.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 27.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.8 ft | 1990-07-14 |
| 9.65 ft | 1971-09-30 |
| 8.82 ft | 1982-08-25 |
| 8.15 ft | 1986-08-27 |
| 7.92 ft | 1972-10-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Black Creek Bel Wf Black Creek near Houck, AZ | 14.8 mi | Apache County |
| Puerco River near Manuelito, NM | 34.4 mi | McKinley County |
| Zuni River above Black Rock Reservoir, NM | 39.6 mi | McKinley County |
| Y-Unit Draw at State Hwy 602 near Zuni, NM | 39.7 mi | McKinley County |
| Carrizo Wash near St. Johns, AZ | 39.8 mi | Apache County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.