Brawley Wash near Three Points water level

Name: Brawley Wash near Three Points water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Brawley Wash, Arizona, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.67ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 PM MST (57 min ago)

Flow: 0.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.41 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Brawley Wash near Three Points is at 5.67 ft, in the normal range.

It is 10.33 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.41 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 5.66 ft and 5.67 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.95 ftAugust 27, 1993
Forecast peak: 6.41 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM

Floating and fishing near Brawley Wash near Three Points

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 16.00 ft, 10.33 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

18.00 ft: Major flooding likely along Brawley Wash.
17.00 ft: Homes flood due to significant channel breakouts.
16.00 ft: Water likely to break out of channel flooding fields and pastures. Low-lying structures threatened between Highway 86 and Milewide Road.
5.67 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.95 ft	August 27, 1993
2	12.16 ft	September 19, 1999
3	10.89 ft	August 18, 2011
4	10.78 ft	August 8, 1997
5	10.78 ft	August 8, 1997
6	10.63 ft	January 1, 1995
7	10.60 ft	August 1, 2003
8	10.37 ft	October 22, 2000
9	8.94 ft	August 24, 1992
10	8.32 ft	August 6, 2000

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 86° 61° – Wind 12 mph

19 Mon 85° 62° 0.02 in, 22% Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 86° 67° – Wind 17 mph

21 Wed 88° 72° 0.02 in Wind 19 mph

22 Thu 84° 66° 0.01 in, 32% Wind 20 mph

23 Fri 78° 61° – Wind 13 mph

24 Sat 82° 59° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:32 AM Sunset 05:51 PM Daylight 11 hr, 19 min First quarter 52%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Altar Wash near Three PointsRiver gauge, Altar Wash	1.65 ft	No reference yet	−0.02 ft	17 mi
Santa Cruz River at TucsonRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River	0.00 ft	Below flood stage	+0.50 ft	23 mi
Santa Cruz River at CortaroRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River	8.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.19 ft	24 mi
Santa Cruz River at ContinentalRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River	1.13 ft	Below flood stage	±0	25 mi
Santa Cruz River at Trico Road, near MaranaRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River	2.53 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	27 mi
Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at TucsonRiver gauge, Rillito Creek	3.11 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	28 mi
Sabino Creek near TucsonRiver gauge, Sabino Creek	1.10 ft	Below flood stage	±0	35 mi
Santa Cruz River at TubacRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River	21.44 ft	Below flood stage	+0.65 ft	36 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Brawley Wash near Three Points?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 10.33 ft below it.

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 Brawley Wash near Three Points today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 PM MST, the water level was 5.67 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Brawley Wash near Three Points rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Brawley Wash near Three Points normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Brawley Wash near Three Points?

The highest level on record is 14.95 ft on August 27, 1993.

Is Brawley Wash near Three Points expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.41 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09487000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.07566, -111.33875 (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	5.67 ft	2026-10-18 19:15	Provisional
Flow	0.0 cfs	2026-10-18 19:15	Provisional

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