Big Bonito Creek at Co Road 71, near Fort Apache water level
River gauge, Big Bonito Creek, Arizona, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Big Bonito Creek at Co Road 71, near Fort Apache at 4.33 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.33 ft – 4.88 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Rvr below Pumping Plant, near Point of PinesRiver gauge, Black Rvr | 62.3 cfs | Normal | +3.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| East Fork White River near Fort ApacheRiver gauge, East Fork White River | 42.4 cfs | High | −3.2 cfs | 13 mi |
| White River near Fort ApacheRiver gauge, White River | 208 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Black River near Fort ApacheRiver gauge, Black River | 132 cfs | High | −18.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Eagle Creek at Eagle School Road, near MorenciRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 2.0 cfs | Normal | +0.3 cfs | 29 mi |
| Eagle Creek near Double Circle Ranch, near MorenciRiver gauge, Eagle Creek | 20.9 cfs | Normal | +0.5 cfs | 32 mi |
| Carrizo Creek near Show LowRiver gauge, Carrizo Creek | 1.45 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 34 mi |
| Little Colorado River at GreerRiver gauge, Little Colorado River | 11.6 cfs | Very high | +2.3 cfs | 36 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 Big Bonito Creek at Co Road 71, near Fort Apache today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM MST, the water level was 4.33 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Big Bonito Creek at Co Road 71, near Fort Apache rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Big Bonito Creek at Co Road 71, near Fort Apache normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
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Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09489770(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.63564, -109.87692(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 | 4.33 ft | 2026-10-20 18:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Big Bonito Creek at Co Road 71, near Fort Apache (usgs:09489770). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/big-bonito-creek-at-co-road-71-near-fort-apache
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