San Carlos River near Peridot water level

Name: San Carlos River near Peridot water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, San Carlos River, Arizona, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.99ft Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 PM MST (48 min ago)

Flow: 0.2 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.87 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:23 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at San Carlos River near Peridot reads 2.99 ft, a normal level.

It is 8.01 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.

The water is rising: up 0.14 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.87 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM. There is still 8.01 ft of room before flood stage. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.83 ft and 3.05 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 13.07 ftNovember 25, 1978
Forecast peak: 6.87 ftFriday, October 23 at 02:00 AM

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 8.01 ft away.

What happens at each level

13.00 ft: Gravel pit near Peridot threatened by ersion. Several structures in San Carlos and possibly Peridot flood.
12.00 ft: Ball fields flooded in San Carlos and water threatens structures northwest of ball fields.
11.00 ft: Ball fields in San Carlos threatened.
2.99 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.07 ft	November 25, 1978
2	12.24 ft	July 31, 2006
3	12.12 ft	January 8, 1993
4	12.10 ft	August 1, 2006
5	10.23 ft	March 1, 1991
6	9.96 ft	August 14, 1990
7	9.80 ft	February 15, 1980
8	9.74 ft	February 13, 1992
9	9.57 ft	March 13, 2019
10	9.30 ft	January 5, 1995

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 80° 60° – Wind 19 mph

20 Tue 86° 62° – Wind 17 mph

21 Wed 83° 66° 1.30 in, 64% Wind 18 mph

22 Thu 78° 66° 1.23 in, 96% Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 76° 61° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 77° 60° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 78° 61° 0.01 in Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:31 AM Sunset 05:44 PM Daylight 11 hr, 13 min First quarter 66%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
San Carlos Reservoir at Coolidge DamReservoir, San Carlos Reservoir	2,420.56 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	9 mi
Gila River below Coolidge DamRiver gauge, Gila River	60.5 cfs	Normal	±0	10 mi
Gila River at CalvaRiver gauge, Gila River	2.57 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	15 mi
Black River near Fort ApacheRiver gauge, Black River	146 cfs	High	−13.0 cfs	32 mi
Pinal Creek at Inspiration Dam, near GlobeRiver gauge, Pinal Creek	0.4 cfs	Low	±0	32 mi
Pinto Creek above Haunted Canyon near MiamiRiver gauge, Pinto Creek	0.4 cfs	High	±0	32 mi
Aravaipa Creek near MammothRiver gauge, Aravaipa Creek	0.31 ft	Below flood stage	+0.03 ft	33 mi
Gila River at KelvinRiver gauge, Gila River	7.30 ft	Below flood stage	±0	33 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the San Carlos River near Peridot?

The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 8.01 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 San Carlos River near Peridot today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:30 PM MST, the water level was 2.99 ft. Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is San Carlos River near Peridot rising or falling?

Up 0.14 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of San Carlos River near Peridot normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at San Carlos River near Peridot?

The highest level on record is 13.07 ft on November 25, 1978.

Is San Carlos River near Peridot expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.87 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09468500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.29647, -110.45151 (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	2.99 ft	2026-10-20 06:30	Provisional
Flow	0.2 cfs	2026-10-20 06:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: San Carlos River near Peridot (usgs:09468500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/san-carlos-river-near-peridot

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