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SwedenOak Creek near Cornville water level
River gauge, Oak Creek, Arizona, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 35.1 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.80 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 04:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:06 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Oak Creek near Cornville is at 2.03 ft, in the normal range.
It is 5.97 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.80 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 04:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.02 ft and 2.31 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 19.15 ftFebruary 20, 1993
- Forecast peak
- 5.80 ftThursday, October 22 at 04:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Oak Creek near Cornville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 5.97 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
- Stream reaches bridge at Page Springs Rd.
- 17.00 ft
- Inundation begins to affect fish hatchery across from gauge site.
- 12.00 ft
- Significant flooding of RV park near Page Springs Rd.
- 9.00 ft
- Hiking trails along banks of creek affected. Portions of residential yards flooded.
- 8.00 ft
- Flooding of lower terrace of RV park upstream of Page Springs Road Bridge.
- 7.00 ft
- Flooding begins to inundate lower terrace of RV park upstream of Page Springs Road Bridge.
- 2.03 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.15 ft | February 20, 1993 |
| 2 | 17.94 ft | March 6, 1995 |
| 3 | 17.11 ft | December 29, 2004 |
| 4 | 16.49 ft | September 5, 1970 |
| 5 | 16.30 ft | February 19, 1980 |
| 6 | 16.00 ft | December 19, 1978 |
| 7 | 15.30 ft | February 15, 2019 |
| 8 | 15.18 ft | November 25, 1965 |
| 9 | 15.08 ft | March 22, 2023 |
| 10 | 14.68 ft | December 6, 1966 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Oak Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek at Slide Rock below SR 89A near SedonaRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 5.11 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Oak Creek below Grasshopper Point near SedonaRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 4.93 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Oak Creek near SedonaRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 2.40 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Beaver Creek near RimrockRiver gauge, Dry Beaver Creek | 2.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 7 mi |
| Verde River above Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River | 3.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.08 ft | 11 mi |
| Verde River near ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Verde River | 1.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Sycamore Creek above Verde Rvr, near ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Sycamore Creek | 5.3 cfs | Very low | −0.5 cfs | 12 mi |
| Wet Beaver Creek near RimrockRiver gauge, Wet Beaver Creek | 2.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| West Clear Creek near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, West Clear Creek | 40.0 cfs | Very high | −8.9 cfs | 19 mi |
| Verde River near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River | 726 cfs | Very high | −57.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| Verde River near PauldenRiver gauge, Verde River | 2.69 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Oak Creek near Cornville?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.97 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 Oak Creek near Cornville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM MST, the water level was 2.03 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Oak Creek near Cornville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Oak Creek near Cornville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Oak Creek near Cornville?
The highest level on record is 19.15 ft on February 20, 1993.
Is Oak Creek near Cornville expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.80 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 04:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09504500(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.76446, -111.89099(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 | 2.03 ft | 2026-10-19 19:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 35.1 cfs | 2026-10-19 19:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Oak Creek near Cornville (usgs:09504500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/oak-creek-near-cornville
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