Is the Agua Fria River flooding?

Arizona · 4 gauges · Arizona river levels

The Agua Fria River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Arizona. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Agua Fria River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Arizona river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Agua Fria River near Rock Springs, AZ. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.05 ft on 21 January 2010, carrying 54,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1919 (47 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.76 ft, 25.3 ft below that record.

Drains 1,111 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,773 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Agua Fria River near Rock Springs, AZNo flooding2.76 ft16 ft
Agua Fria River at El Mirage, AZNo current data
Agua Fria River near Humboldt, AZNo flood stage defined11.79 ft
Agua Fria River near Mayer, AZNo flood stage defined4.18 ft
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.