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SwedenGila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant water level
Canal gauge, Gila Gravity Canal, Arizona, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 401 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant reads 16.60 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The water is rising: up 0.39 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 14.56 ft and 16.98 ft.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Yuma Diversion at Avenue 9E Pumping PlantRiver gauge, City of Yuma Diversion | 1.4 cfs | Low | −2.3 cfs | 0.4 mi |
| South Gila Main Canal near YumaCanal gauge, South Gila Main Canal | 65.5 cfs | Normal | +39.0 cfs | 0.4 mi |
| Yuma Irrigation District 18.4 LateralRiver gauge | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 2.0 mi |
| Yuma Irrigation District 18.2 LateralRiver gauge | 7.1 cfs | Low | +2.7 cfs | 2.2 mi |
| North Gila Main Canal Wasteway near YumaCanal gauge, North Gila Main Canal Wasteway | 0.9 cfs | Low | −1.8 cfs | 3.7 mi |
| Yuma Irrigation District 16.4 N. LateralRiver gauge | 3.7 cfs | Very high | +3.7 cfs | 3.7 mi |
| Gila Monster Farms Turnout North 2 near YumaRiver gauge, Gila Monster Farms Turnout North 2 | 23.8 cfs | Very high | +23.7 cfs | 4.3 mi |
| Bruce Church Wasteway near YumaRiver gauge, Bruce Church Wasteway | 2.0 cfs | Normal | +1.3 cfs | 4.3 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 Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:15 AM MST, the water level was 16.60 ft. Up 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant rising or falling?
Up 0.39 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:09522850(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.68175, -114.47036(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 | 16.60 ft | 2026-10-20 10:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 401 cfs | 2026-10-20 10:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Gila Gravity Canal at Yuma-Mesa Pumping Plant (usgs:09522850). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/gila-gravity-canal-at-yuma-mesa-pumping-plant
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