Big Sandy River near Wikieup water level

Name: Big Sandy River near Wikieup water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Big Sandy River, Arizona, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

6.84ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 AM MST (1 hour ago)

Flow: 0.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.77 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 09:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Big Sandy River near Wikieup is at 6.84 ft, in the normal range.

It is 9.16 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.77 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 09:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 6.84 ft and 6.88 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 24.43 ftFebruary 9, 1993
Forecast peak: 6.77 ftSunday, October 18 at 09:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Big Sandy River near Wikieup

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 16.00 ft, 9.16 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

24.43 ft: Record Stage occurred February 9, 1993. Discharge was 68,700 cfs.
18.00 ft: Significant flooding throughout area including upstream and downstream of gage.
17.00 ft: Additional flooding in remote areas and higher terraces.
16.00 ft: Minor flooding in remote low lying areas near the gage. Flood of February 9 1993. Flow was 68,700 cfs.
12.00 ft: Monitoring Stage.
6.84 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	24.43 ft	February 9, 1993
2	23.94 ft	January 22, 2010
3	22.47 ft	February 12, 2005
4	19.99 ft	February 20, 1980
5	18.37 ft	March 1, 1991
6	18.29 ft	December 26, 2008
7	18.15 ft	February 14, 1995
8	17.79 ft	September 19, 2004
9	17.36 ft	March 3, 1983
10	15.98 ft	March 2, 2015

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 84° 60° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 86° 62° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 83° 70° 0.03 in, 56% Wind 17 mph

22 Thu 75° 66° 0.01 in, 56% Wind 19 mph

23 Fri 78° 61° – Wind 10 mph

24 Sat 85° 63° – Wind 12 mph

25 Sun 88° 64° – Wind 16 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:44 AM Sunset 05:56 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the Big Sandy River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Big Sandy River at US 93 Bridge, near WikieupRiver gauge, Big Sandy River	75.3 cfs	Very high	±0	14 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Burro Creek at Old US 93 Bridge, near BagdadRiver gauge, Burro Creek	32.8 cfs	Very high	−11.9 cfs	11 mi
Bill Williams River below Alamo DamRiver gauge, Bill Williams River	12.5 cfs	Normal	±0	16 mi
Cofer Hot Spring Outflow near WikieupRiver gauge, Cofer Hot Spring Outflow	0.23 ft	No reference yet	−0.24 ft	16 mi
Santa Maria River near BagdadRiver gauge, Santa Maria River	0.56 ft	Below flood stage	±0	19 mi
Bill Williams River near ParkerRiver gauge, Bill Williams River	2.3 cfs	Normal	+0.1 cfs	27 mi
Lake HavasuLake	448.43 ft	High		31 mi
Lake Havasu near Parker DamReservoir, Lake Havasu	48.92 ft	No reference yet	−0.15 ft	32 mi
Trout Creek above Knight Creek, near WikieupRiver gauge, Trout Creek	12.7 cfs	Very high	−2.0 cfs	33 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Big Sandy River near Wikieup?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 9.16 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 Big Sandy River near Wikieup today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:45 AM MST, the water level was 6.84 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Big Sandy River near Wikieup rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Big Sandy River near Wikieup normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Big Sandy River near Wikieup?

The highest level on record is 24.43 ft on February 9, 1993.

Is Big Sandy River near Wikieup expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 6.77 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 09:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09424450 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.46253, -113.62438 (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	6.84 ft	2026-10-19 08:45	Provisional
Flow	0.4 cfs	2026-10-19 08:45	Provisional

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