East Fork White River near Fort Apache water level

Name: East Fork White River near Fort Apache water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, East Fork White River, Arizona, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

1.10ft Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM MST (1 hour ago)

Flow: 45.6 cfs

History

7 days

Water level

What this means

The East Fork White River near Fort Apache is well above normal at 1.10 ft.

The record high is 5.70 ft, set on August 17, 1961.

It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.09 ft and 1.35 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: 5.70 ftAugust 17, 1961

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	5.70 ft	August 17, 1961
2	5.40 ft	October 1, 1983
3	4.98 ft	August 6, 2006
4	3.63 ft	August 3, 1967
5	3.62 ft	December 18, 1978
6	3.59 ft	October 20, 1972
7	3.57 ft	August 24, 1992
8	3.23 ft	April 22, 1958
9	3.18 ft	March 12, 1985
10	3.15 ft	January 8, 1993

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 68° 51° 0.72 in, 34% Wind 14 mph

20 Tue 67° 52° 0.14 in, 28% Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 69° 55° 0.27 in, 87% Wind 15 mph

22 Thu 64° 49° 1.13 in, 97% Wind 17 mph

23 Fri 63° 46° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 68° 45° – Wind 11 mph

25 Sun 69° 47° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:28 AM Sunset 05:42 PM Daylight 11 hr, 14 min First quarter 59%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
White River near Fort ApacheRiver gauge, White River	212 cfs	Very high	±0	21 mi
Black River near Fort ApacheRiver gauge, Black River	154 cfs	High	−30.0 cfs	24 mi
Black Rvr below Pumping Plant, near Point of PinesRiver gauge, Black Rvr	59.3 cfs	Normal	−4.6 cfs	24 mi
Little Colorado River at GreerRiver gauge, Little Colorado River	8.4 cfs	High	−0.9 cfs	24 mi
Show Low Creek near LakesideRiver gauge, Show Low Creek	0.2 cfs	Very low	−0.1 cfs	27 mi
Carrizo Creek near Show LowRiver gauge, Carrizo Creek	1.39 ft	Below flood stage	±0	29 mi
Eagle Creek at Eagle School Road, near MorenciRiver gauge, Eagle Creek	1.5 cfs	Normal	±0	37 mi
Salt River near ChrysotileRiver gauge, Salt River	2.20 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	39 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 East Fork White River near Fort Apache today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM MST, the water level was 1.10 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is East Fork White River near Fort Apache rising or falling?

Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of East Fork White River near Fort Apache 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 East Fork White River near Fort Apache?

The highest level on record is 5.70 ft on August 17, 1961.

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:09492400 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.82227, -109.81454 (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	1.10 ft	2026-10-19 12:30	Provisional
Flow	45.6 cfs	2026-10-19 12:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: East Fork White River near Fort Apache (usgs:09492400). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/east-fork-white-river-near-fort-apache

How we check values

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer