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SwedenFossil Creek near Strawberry water level
River gauge, Fossil Creek, Arizona, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 58.3 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Fossil Creek near Strawberry shows 4.12 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The record high is 10.99 ft, set on February 28, 2017.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.09 ft and 4.16 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
- 10.99 ftFebruary 28, 2017
High water at Fossil Creek near Strawberry
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 | 10.99 ft | February 28, 2017 |
| 2 | 9.87 ft | February 14, 2019 |
| 3 | 7.78 ft | March 2, 2015 |
| 4 | 6.14 ft | January 28, 2013 |
| 5 | 5.15 ft | August 22, 2018 |
| 6 | 4.94 ft | March 2, 2014 |
| 7 | 4.72 ft | February 1, 2016 |
| 8 | 4.43 ft | February 19, 2011 |
| 9 | 3.69 ft | August 23, 2012 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Verde River near ChildsRiver gauge, East Verde River | 66.3 cfs | Very high | −14.9 cfs | 8 mi |
| Verde River near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River | 734 cfs | Very high | −37.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| West Clear Creek near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, West Clear Creek | 41.2 cfs | Very high | −10.4 cfs | 11 mi |
| Wet Bottom Creek near ChildsRiver gauge, Wet Bottom Creek | 9.3 cfs | Very high | −2.6 cfs | 17 mi |
| Wet Beaver Creek near RimrockRiver gauge, Wet Beaver Creek | 2.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 20 mi |
| East Verde R Diversion From East Clear Creek near PineRiver gauge, East Verde R Diversion From East Clear Creek | 0.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Verde River above Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River | 3.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 21 mi |
| Verde Rvr below Tangle Creek, above Horseshoe DamRiver gauge, Verde Rvr | 606 cfs | Very high | −174.0 cfs | 23 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 Fossil Creek near Strawberry today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 AM MST, the water level was 4.12 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Fossil Creek near Strawberry rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Fossil Creek near Strawberry 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 Fossil Creek near Strawberry?
The highest level on record is 10.99 ft on February 28, 2017.
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:09507480(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.39431, -111.63000(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 | 4.12 ft | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 58.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Fossil Creek near Strawberry (usgs:09507480). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/fossil-creek-near-strawberry
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