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SwedenLittle Colorado River below Salado Springs water level
River gauge, Little Colorado River, Arizona, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Little Colorado River below Salado Springs reads 8.77 ft, a normal level.
It is 3.73 ft below the flood stage of 12.50 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 8.75 ft and 8.78 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.75 ftJuly 15, 2015
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 12.50 ft, still 3.73 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
- Extensive flooding of homes and businesses along Water Street and low lying property adjacent to the Little Colorado River.
- 15.00 ft
- The Highway 191/Commercial Street bridge becomes impassable.
- 12.50 ft
- Water begins to impact homes along Water Street next to the Little Colorado River.
- 8.77 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.75 ft | July 15, 2015 |
| 2 | 13.75 ft | July 20, 2010 |
| 3 | 13.16 ft | July 31, 2012 |
| 4 | 13.12 ft | September 15, 2013 |
| 5 | 13.03 ft | July 28, 2007 |
| 6 | 12.92 ft | August 4, 2014 |
| 7 | 12.85 ft | July 25, 2017 |
| 8 | 12.70 ft | September 1, 2018 |
| 9 | 12.64 ft | August 7, 2019 |
| 10 | 12.57 ft | July 23, 2008 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Little Colorado River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Colorado River at GreerRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 11.2 cfs | Very high | +2.4 cfs | 31 mi |
| Little Colorado River above Lyman Lake near St. JohnsRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 2.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Little Colorado River at WoodruffRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 1.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 45 mi |
| Little Colorado River at HolbrookRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 7.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 55 mi |
| Little Colorado River near Joseph CityRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 2.24 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 60 mi |
| Little Colorado River near WinslowRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 12.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 83 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyman Lake near St. JohnsLake, Lyman Lake | 5,952.56 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Little Colorado Rvr above Zion Reservoir near St. JohnsRiver gauge, Little Colorado Rvr | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Little Colorado Rvr below Zion Reservoir near St JohnsRiver gauge, Little Colorado Rvr | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Zuni Salt Lake near QuemadoLake, Zuni Salt Lake | 122 acre‑ft | Normal | −2 acre‑ft | 34 mi |
| Show Low Creek near LakesideRiver gauge, Show Low Creek | 0.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 40 mi |
| North Fork White River at Lower Log Road near HodahRiver gauge, North Fork White River | 1.38 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 43 mi |
| N-Fork White River below Gold Gulch at WhiteriverRiver gauge, N-Fork White River | 1.65 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 52 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Little Colorado River below Salado Springs?
The official flood stage is 12.50 ft. The level is currently 3.73 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 Little Colorado River below Salado Springs today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:15 AM MST, the water level was 8.77 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Colorado River below Salado Springs rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Little Colorado River below Salado Springs normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Colorado River below Salado Springs?
The highest level on record is 14.75 ft on July 15, 2015.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09385700(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.45059, -109.36232(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 | 8.77 ft | 2026-10-20 08:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 08:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Little Colorado River below Salado Springs (usgs:09385700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/little-colorado-river-below-salado-springs
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer