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SwedenPalo Verde Drain near Parker water level
River gauge, Palo Verde Drain, Arizona, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 15.3 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Palo Verde Drain near Parker, where the gauge shows 11.50 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 11.50 ft – 11.70 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crir Lower Main Drain below Tyson Ww, near EhrenbergRiver gauge, Crir Lower Main Drain | 175 cfs | Normal | −1.0 cfs | 1.9 mi |
| Palo Verde Canal near BlytheCanal gauge, Palo Verde Canal | 686 cfs | Low | +198 cfs | 1.9 mi |
| Colorado River below Palo Verde DamRiver gauge, Colorado River | 7,290 cfs | High | +2,660 cfs | 2.6 mi |
| Pvid F-Canal Spill near BlytheCanal gauge, Pvid F-Canal Spill | 4.1 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 13 mi |
| Poston Wasteway near PostonRiver gauge, Poston Wasteway | 83.8 cfs | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Gardner Lateral Spill near ParkerRiver gauge, Gardner Lateral Spill | 15.9 cfs | High | +7.5 cfs | 19 mi |
| Pvid D23 Spill near BlytheRiver gauge, Pvid D23 Spill | 0.0 cfs | Very low | −6.3 cfs | 19 mi |
| Pvid C Canal Spill near BlytheCanal gauge, Pvid C Canal Spill | 31.3 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 25 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 Palo Verde Drain near Parker today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:15 PM MST, the water level was 11.50 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Palo Verde Drain near Parker rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Palo Verde Drain near Parker 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:09429030(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.75697, -114.49746(WGS84)- 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 | 11.50 ft | 2026-10-20 02:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 15.3 cfs | 2026-10-20 02:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Palo Verde Drain near Parker (usgs:09429030). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/palo-verde-drain-near-parker
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