Is the Big Sandy River flooding?
The Big Sandy River is tracked by 2 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 Big Sandy River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Big Sandy River near Wikieup, AZ. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.62 ft on 16 March 2023, carrying 42,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1966 (59 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.77 ft, 13.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy River near Wikieup, AZ | No flooding | 6.77 ft | 16 ft | |
| Big Sandy River at US 93 Bridge, near Wikieup, AZ | No flood stage defined | 1.08 ft | — |