Santa Maria River near Bagdad, AZ

Mohave County, Arizona · USGS gauge 09424900 · NWS SMBA3 · Arizona river levels

Nearby: river levels near Bagdad

Current readings are unavailable. Current flood status cannot be determined. Official flood thresholds remain available below. Check the linked USGS and NWS sources for the latest information.

Gauge height
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as of unknown
Streamflow
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data refreshed 16 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.56 ft on Fri, Mar 1, 1991.

Flood forecast

NWS forecast, issued 3 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action10 ft—
Minor flood11 ft—
Moderate flood12 ft—
Major flood13 ft—

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Highest crests on record

StageDate
8.56 ft1991-03-01
8 ft2010-01-21
7.84 ft1993-02-09
7.82 ft1978-03-01
6.9 ft1980-01-30

Nearby gauges

GaugeDistanceCounty
Bill Williams River below Alamo Dam, AZ15.8 miLa Paz County
Burro Creek at Old US 93 Bridge, near Bagdad, AZ16.9 miMohave County
Big Sandy River near Wikieup, AZ19.1 miMohave County
Little Sycamore Wash near Bagdad, AZ23.5 miYavapai County
Upper Little Sycamore Wash near Bagdad, AZ24.2 miYavapai County
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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast