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SwedenEagle Creek above Pumping Plant, near Morenci water level
River gauge, Eagle Creek, Arizona, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 35.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.59 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:07 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Eagle Creek above Pumping Plant, near Morenci reads 1.81 ft, a normal level.
It is 8.19 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.59 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM. There is still 8.19 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.72 ft and 1.92 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 15.50 ftJanuary 18, 1993
- Forecast peak
- 4.59 ftFriday, October 23 at 05:00 AM
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 10.00 ft, still 8.19 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
- Damage to pumping works likely
- 12.00 ft
- Pumping works at pumping plant for Morenci Mine threatened.
- 10.00 ft
- Diversion structures upstream of water pumping plant for Morenci Mine threatened.
- 1.81 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.50 ft | January 18, 1993 |
| 2 | 14.79 ft | January 8, 1993 |
| 3 | 13.69 ft | January 5, 1995 |
| 4 | 13.04 ft | October 2, 1983 |
| 5 | 12.50 ft | December 18, 1978 |
| 6 | 11.59 ft | March 2, 1991 |
| 7 | 10.44 ft | February 15, 1995 |
| 8 | 9.80 ft | December 28, 1984 |
| 9 | 8.86 ft | February 14, 1992 |
| 10 | 8.60 ft | October 23, 2000 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Eagle Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek at Eagle School Road, near MorenciRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 1.9 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 20 mi |
| Eagle Creek near Double Circle Ranch, near MorenciRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 19.8 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco River at CliftonRiver gauge, San Francisco River | 10.24 ft | Below flood stage | +0.99 ft | 8 mi |
| Bonita Creek near MorenciRiver gauge, Bonita Creek | 5.12 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 9 mi |
| Gila River near CliftonRiver gauge, Gila River | 181 cfs | High | +137 cfs | 11 mi |
| Gila River at Head of Safford Valley, near Solomon,River gauge, Gila River | 7.60 ft | Below flood stage | +0.28 ft | 13 mi |
| Gila River at DuncanRiver gauge, Gila River | 6.86 ft | Below flood stage | +0.12 ft | 31 mi |
| Black Rvr below Pumping Plant, near Point of PinesRiver gauge, Black Rvr | 62.3 cfs | Normal | +3.0 cfs | 34 mi |
| San Francisco River near GlenwoodRiver gauge, San Francisco River | 1.50 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 35 mi |
| Gila River below Blue Creek, near VirdenRiver gauge, Gila River | 5.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 45 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Eagle Creek above Pumping Plant, near Morenci?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.19 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 Eagle Creek above Pumping Plant, near Morenci today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM MST, the water level was 1.81 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Eagle Creek above Pumping Plant, near Morenci rising or falling?
Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Eagle Creek above Pumping Plant, near Morenci normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Eagle Creek above Pumping Plant, near Morenci?
The highest level on record is 15.50 ft on January 18, 1993.
Is Eagle Creek above Pumping Plant, near Morenci expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.59 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09447000(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.06615, -109.44497(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 | 1.81 ft | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 35.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Eagle Creek above Pumping Plant, near Morenci (usgs:09447000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/eagle-creek-above-pumping-plant-near-morenci
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