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SwedenGranite Creek near Prescott water level
River gauge, Granite Creek, Arizona, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 10.9 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.76 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 05:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:06 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Granite Creek near Prescott reads 5.30 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.70 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.76 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 05:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.30 ft and 5.49 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.02 ftJanuary 21, 2010
- Forecast peak
- 5.76 ftThursday, October 22 at 05:00 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 11.00 ft, still 5.70 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 35.00 ft
- Highway 89 bridge upstream of gage reached by flood water.
- 25.00 ft
- Water begins to overtop bridge along Yavpe Connector.
- 19.00 ft
- Major flooding. Businesses at Industrial Way Flooded.
- 13.00 ft
- Moderate flooding. Much of Watson Woods Riparian Preserve flooded. Bridge at Industrial Way impassable.
- 11.00 ft
- Minor flooding. Lowland overflow. Bridge at Industrial Way overtopped. Trails and bridges in Watson Woods Riparian Preserve inundated.
- 5.30 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.02 ft | January 21, 2010 |
| 2 | 11.98 ft | September 7, 2014 |
| 3 | 11.90 ft | August 10, 2021 |
| 4 | 10.12 ft | February 14, 2019 |
| 5 | 9.94 ft | July 28, 2017 |
| 6 | 9.90 ft | December 29, 2004 |
| 7 | 9.58 ft | August 11, 2016 |
| 8 | 9.20 ft | February 7, 1937 |
| 9 | 8.90 ft | August 19, 1963 |
| 10 | 8.90 ft | March 6, 1995 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Granite Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Creek at PrescottRiver gauge, Granite Creek | 9.7 cfs | Very high | −0.3 cfs | 1.3 mi |
| Granite Creek below Watson Lake near PrescottRiver gauge, Granite Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 3.8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Fria River near HumboldtRiver gauge, Agua Fria River | 4.4 cfs | Very high | −0.1 cfs | 13 mi |
| Del Rio Springs near Chino ValleyRiver gauge, Del Rio Springs | 1.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Williamson Valley Wash near PauldenRiver gauge, Williamson Valley Wash | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Verde River near PauldenRiver gauge, Verde River | 2.69 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Verde River near ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Verde River | 1.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| Sycamore Creek above Verde Rvr, near ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Sycamore Creek | 4.9 cfs | Very low | −0.7 cfs | 30 mi |
| Verde River above Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River | 3.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 31 mi |
| Oak Creek near CornvilleRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 2.03 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Granite Creek near Prescott?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 5.70 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 Granite Creek near Prescott today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 PM MST, the water level was 5.30 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Granite Creek near Prescott rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Granite Creek near Prescott normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Granite Creek near Prescott?
The highest level on record is 13.02 ft on January 21, 2010.
Is Granite Creek near Prescott expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.76 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 05:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09503000(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.56308, -112.44489(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 | 5.30 ft | 2026-10-19 21:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 10.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Granite Creek near Prescott (usgs:09503000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/granite-creek-near-prescott
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