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SwedenAgua Fria River near Humboldt water level
River gauge, Agua Fria River, Arizona, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 4.5 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Agua Fria River near Humboldt shows 11.97 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The record high is 15.18 ft, set on September 8, 2002.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 11.95 ft and 11.97 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.18 ftSeptember 8, 2002
High water at Agua Fria River near Humboldt
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.18 ft | September 8, 2002 |
| 2 | 14.54 ft | July 14, 2004 |
| 3 | 12.32 ft | July 16, 2018 |
| 4 | 11.90 ft | October 27, 2000 |
| 5 | 10.76 ft | August 7, 2000 |
| 6 | 9.86 ft | August 12, 2014 |
| 7 | 8.79 ft | December 29, 2004 |
| 8 | 8.38 ft | October 6, 2010 |
| 9 | 8.00 ft | June 24, 2012 |
| 10 | 7.98 ft | August 21, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Agua Fria River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Fria River near MayerRiver gauge, Agua Fria River | 2.72 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Agua Fria River near Rock SpringsRiver gauge, Agua Fria River | 2.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 33 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Creek near PrescottRiver gauge, Granite Creek | 5.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 13 mi |
| Granite Creek below Watson Lake near PrescottRiver gauge, Granite Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Granite Creek at PrescottRiver gauge, Granite Creek | 9.2 cfs | Very high | −0.8 cfs | 14 mi |
| Verde River above Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River | 3.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 21 mi |
| Verde River near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River | 683 cfs | Very high | −43.0 cfs | 26 mi |
| Del Rio Springs near Chino ValleyRiver gauge, Del Rio Springs | 1.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Verde River near ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Verde River | 1.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 27 mi |
| Oak Creek near CornvilleRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 1.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Agua Fria River near Humboldt today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM MST, the water level was 11.97 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Agua Fria River near Humboldt rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Agua Fria River near Humboldt normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Agua Fria River near Humboldt?
The highest level on record is 15.18 ft on September 8, 2002.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09512450(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.48528, -112.23750(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 11.97 ft | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.5 cfs | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Agua Fria River near Humboldt (usgs:09512450). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/agua-fria-river-near-humboldt
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer