SYCAMORE CREEK NEAR FORT MCDOWELL, AZ

Maricopa County, Arizona · USGS gauge 09510200 · NWS SYCA3 · SYCAMORE CREEK flood status · Arizona river levels

Is SYCAMORE CREEK NEAR FORT MCDOWELL, AZ flooding right now?

No — SYCAMORE CREEK NEAR FORT MCDOWELL, AZ is at 0.90 ft, 16.1 ft below its 17 ft flood stage, as of 29 min ago.

Gauge height
0.90 ft
as of 29 min ago
Streamflow
5 cfs
data refreshed 13 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.7 ft on Sat, Sep 5, 1970.

Flood forecast

NWS forecast, issued 7 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action13.5 ft12.6 ft below
Minor flood17 ft16.1 ft below
Moderate flood19 ft18.1 ft below
Major flood21 ft20.1 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
19.7 ft1970-09-05
17.14 ft2010-01-22
16 ft1978-03-02
15 ft1959-12-25
14.86 ft2007-07-31

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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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast