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SwedenPoston Wasteway near Poston water level
River gauge, Poston Wasteway, Arizona, United States
Right now
Low for early October
Water level
- Flow
- 83.8 cfs
This gauge last reported 8 days ago. The value may be out of date; check the agency page before you rely on it.
History
Not enough readings for a chart yet. History builds up with every update.
What this means
At 22.38 ft, the Poston Wasteway near Poston is below normal for early October. That reading is from Oct 10, 2026, 11:30 PM MST, so the gauge may be offline or reporting late.
Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardner Lateral Spill near ParkerRiver gauge, Gardner Lateral Spill | 17.1 cfs | Very high | +10.3 cfs | 2.4 mi |
| Crir Main Canal near ParkerCanal gauge, Crir Main Canal | 274 cfs | Very low | −65.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Palo Verde Drain near ParkerRiver gauge, Palo Verde Drain | 15.4 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 17 mi |
| Palo Verde Canal near BlytheCanal gauge, Palo Verde Canal | 624 cfs | Very low | +157 cfs | 19 mi |
| Crir Lower Main Drain below Tyson Ww, near EhrenbergRiver gauge, Crir Lower Main Drain | 154 cfs | Normal | −16.0 cfs | 19 mi |
| Colorado River below Palo Verde DamRiver gauge, Colorado River | 5,760 cfs | Normal | +570 cfs | 19 mi |
| Lake HavasuLake | 448.43 ft | High | 27 mi | |
| Pvid F-Canal Spill near BlytheCanal gauge, Pvid F-Canal Spill | 4.2 cfs | Low | +3.8 cfs | 30 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 Poston Wasteway near Poston today?
On Oct 10, 2026, 11:30 PM MST, the water level was 22.38 ft.
Is the level of Poston Wasteway near Poston normal?
Low for early 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:09428510(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.99845, -114.45634(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 | 22.38 ft | 2026-10-11 06:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 83.8 cfs | 2026-10-11 06:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Poston Wasteway near Poston (usgs:09428510). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/poston-wasteway-near-poston
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