Is the Chinle Creek flooding?

Arizona · 2 gauges · Arizona river levels

The Chinle Creek 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 Chinle Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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.

data refreshed 2 min ago

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 Chinle Creek near Mexican Water, AZ. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.87 ft on 24 August 1982, carrying 12,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1963 (61 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.13 ft, 12.7 ft below that record.

Drains 3,650 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,732 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Chinle Creek at Chinle, AZ	No flood stage defined	2.16 ft	—	3 days ago
Chinle Creek near Mexican Water, AZ	No flood stage defined	1.13 ft	—	64 min ago

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.