Is the Verde River flooding?

Arizona · 7 gauges · Arizona river levels

The Verde River is tracked by 7 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 Verde River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 7 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 15 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 Verde River near Clarkdale, AZ. The highest level ever recorded there was 26.39 ft on 20 February 1993, carrying 53,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1916 (54 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.60 ft, 24.8 ft below that record.

Drains 3,503 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,500 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Verde River near Paulden, AZNo flooding2.59 ft13 ft
Verde River near Clarkdale, AZNo flooding1.60 ft12 ft
Verde River above Camp Verde, AZNo flooding2.93 ft17 ft
Verde River near Camp Verde, AZNo flood stage defined3.52 ft
Verde River below East Verde River near Childs, AZNo flood stage defined4.00 ft
Verde River below Bartlett Dam, AZNo flood stage defined1.29 ft
Verde River near Scottsdale, AZNo flood stage defined0.52 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.