Dry Beaver Creek near Rimrock water level

Name: Dry Beaver Creek near Rimrock water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Dry Beaver Creek, Arizona, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.06ft Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 AM MST (1 hour ago)

Flow: 1.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.91 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 04:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:06 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Dry Beaver Creek near Rimrock reads 2.06 ft, a normal level.

It is 9.94 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.91 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 04:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.06 ft and 2.69 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.35 ftSeptember 5, 1970
Forecast peak: 4.91 ftThursday, October 22 at 04:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 12.00 ft, still 9.94 ft away.

What happens at each level

18.00 ft: Major flooding. Potential damage to bridge at Highway 179.
15.00 ft: Moderate flooding near stream banks. Dirt roads near stream affected. Potential impacts to bridge at Highway 179.
12.00 ft: Minor flooding near stream banks. Old bridge affected.
2.06 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.35 ft	September 5, 1970
2	13.03 ft	March 6, 1995
3	12.53 ft	February 14, 1980
4	12.20 ft	December 18, 1978
5	11.11 ft	February 19, 1980
6	10.77 ft	February 14, 2019
7	10.66 ft	December 29, 2004
8	9.96 ft	March 22, 2023

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 72° 54° – Wind 12 mph

18 Sun 70° 55° 0.07 in, 23% Wind 11 mph

19 Mon 75° 55° 0.03 in, 22% Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 76° 57° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 78° 60° 0.00 in, 60% Wind 18 mph

22 Thu 74° 58° 0.17 in, 83% Wind 18 mph

23 Fri 67° 53° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:38 AM Sunset 05:47 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 67%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wet Beaver Creek near RimrockRiver gauge, Wet Beaver Creek	2.82 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	7 mi
Oak Creek near CornvilleRiver gauge, Oak Creek	2.00 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	7 mi
Oak Creek near SedonaRiver gauge, Oak Creek	2.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	9 mi
Verde River above Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River	3.70 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	11 mi
West Clear Creek near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, West Clear Creek	36.5 cfs	Very high	−7.2 cfs	14 mi
Verde River near ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Verde River	1.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	19 mi
Sycamore Creek above Verde Rvr, near ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Sycamore Creek	5.5 cfs	Low	−0.2 cfs	19 mi
Verde River near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River	683 cfs	Very high	−63.0 cfs	19 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Dry Beaver Creek near Rimrock?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 9.94 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 Dry Beaver Creek near Rimrock today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:45 AM MST, the water level was 2.06 ft. Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Dry Beaver Creek near Rimrock rising or falling?

Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Dry Beaver Creek near Rimrock normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Dry Beaver Creek near Rimrock?

The highest level on record is 14.35 ft on September 5, 1970.

Is Dry Beaver Creek near Rimrock expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.91 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 04:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09505350 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.72863, -111.77571 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
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	2.06 ft	2026-10-20 08:45	Provisional
Flow	1.1 cfs	2026-10-20 08:45	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer