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SwedenVerde Rvr below Tangle Creek, above Horseshoe Dam water level
River gauge, Verde Rvr, Arizona, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 575 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Verde Rvr below Tangle Creek, above Horseshoe Dam shows 7.98 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The record high is 23.58 ft, set on March 22, 2023.
The level is falling, down 0.30 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 7.94 ft and 9.88 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 23.58 ftMarch 22, 2023
High water at Verde Rvr below Tangle Creek, above Horseshoe Dam
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23.58 ft | March 22, 2023 |
| 2 | 23.40 ft | January 8, 1993 |
| 3 | 22.55 ft | January 22, 2010 |
| 4 | 22.50 ft | February 20, 1993 |
| 5 | 21.90 ft | March 4, 1938 |
| 6 | 21.75 ft | February 15, 1995 |
| 7 | 21.41 ft | February 15, 1980 |
| 8 | 21.36 ft | December 19, 1978 |
| 9 | 21.20 ft | March 1, 1978 |
| 10 | 21.05 ft | December 30, 2004 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wet Bottom Creek near ChildsRiver gauge, Wet Bottom Creek | 8.0 cfs | Very high | −2.7 cfs | 6.2 mi |
| East Verde River near ChildsRiver gauge, East Verde River | 59.6 cfs | Very high | −15.8 cfs | 15 mi |
| Verde River below Bartlett DamRiver gauge, Verde River | 903 cfs | Very high | −84.0 cfs | 19 mi |
| Cave Creek below Cottonwood Creek near Cave CreekRiver gauge, Cave Creek | 2.64 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Fossil Creek near StrawberryRiver gauge, Fossil Creek | 59.9 cfs | Very high | +3.3 cfs | 23 mi |
| New River near Rock SpringsRiver gauge, New River | 3.6 cfs | Very high | −0.5 cfs | 23 mi |
| Tonto Creek above Gun Creek, near RooseveltRiver gauge, Tonto Creek | 2.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 24 mi |
| Agua Fria River near Rock SpringsRiver gauge, Agua Fria River | 2.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 26 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 Verde Rvr below Tangle Creek, above Horseshoe Dam today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 PM MST, the water level was 7.98 ft. Down 0.30 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Verde Rvr below Tangle Creek, above Horseshoe Dam rising or falling?
Down 0.30 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Verde Rvr below Tangle Creek, above Horseshoe Dam normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Verde Rvr below Tangle Creek, above Horseshoe Dam?
The highest level on record is 23.58 ft on March 22, 2023.
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:09508500(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.07311, -111.71627(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 | 7.98 ft | 2026-10-20 01:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 575 cfs | 2026-10-20 01:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Verde Rvr below Tangle Creek, above Horseshoe Dam (usgs:09508500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/verde-rvr-below-tangle-creek-above-horseshoe-dam
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