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SwedenBlack River near Fort Apache water level
River gauge, Black River, Arizona, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 186 cfs
History
What this means
High water at Black River near Fort Apache: the latest reading is 2.70 ft, above normal for mid-October.
It is still going down, by 0.21 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.70 ft – 3.19 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
Paddling and fishing conditions
Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White River near Fort ApacheRiver gauge, White River | 212 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 3.1 mi |
| Salt River near ChrysotileRiver gauge, Salt River | 2.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 18 mi |
| Carrizo Creek near Show LowRiver gauge, Carrizo Creek | 1.41 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| Cibecue Creek near ChrysotileRiver gauge, Cibecue Creek | 30.1 cfs | High | ±0 | 22 mi |
| East Fork White River near Fort ApacheRiver gauge, East Fork White River | 52.4 cfs | Very high | −12.5 cfs | 24 mi |
| Black Rvr below Pumping Plant, near Point of PinesRiver gauge, Black Rvr | 65.5 cfs | Normal | −6.6 cfs | 30 mi |
| San Carlos River near PeridotRiver gauge, San Carlos River | 2.84 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 mi |
| Show Low Creek near LakesideRiver gauge, Show Low Creek | 0.2 cfs | Very low | −0.1 cfs | 35 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 Black River near Fort Apache today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:30 AM MST, the water level was 2.70 ft. Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Black River near Fort Apache rising or falling?
Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Black River near Fort Apache normal?
High for mid-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:09490500(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.71283, -110.21177(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 2.70 ft | 2026-10-18 10:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 186 cfs | 2026-10-18 10:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Black River near Fort Apache (usgs:09490500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/black-river-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