Is the Verde River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde River near Paulden, AZ | No flooding | 2.59 ft | 13 ft | |
| Verde River near Clarkdale, AZ | No flooding | 1.60 ft | 12 ft | |
| Verde River above Camp Verde, AZ | No flooding | 2.93 ft | 17 ft | |
| Verde River near Camp Verde, AZ | No flood stage defined | 3.52 ft | — | |
| Verde River below East Verde River near Childs, AZ | No flood stage defined | 4.00 ft | — | |
| Verde River below Bartlett Dam, AZ | No flood stage defined | 1.29 ft | — | |
| Verde River near Scottsdale, AZ | No flood stage defined | 0.52 ft | — |