Fish Creek near Tortilla Flat water level
River gauge, Fish Creek, Arizona, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Fish Creek near Tortilla Flat at 5.30 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this river yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours.
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
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt River below Stewart Mountain DamRiver gauge, Salt River | 5.6 cfs | Low | −36.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Sycamore Creek near Fort McDowellRiver gauge, Sycamore Creek | 1.79 ft | Below flood stage | +1.50 ft | 18 mi |
| Pinto Creek near MiamiRiver gauge, Pinto Creek | 0.4 cfs | Low | +0.4 cfs | 18 mi |
| Pinto Creek below Haunted Canyon near MiamiRiver gauge, Pinto Creek | 1.2 cfs | Very high | −0.2 cfs | 19 mi |
| Pinto Creek above Haunted Canyon near MiamiRiver gauge, Pinto Creek | 0.4 cfs | High | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Verde River near ScottsdaleRiver gauge, Verde River | 814 cfs | High | +65.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Salt River near RooseveltRiver gauge, Salt River | 6.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.18 ft | 23 mi |
| Pinal Creek at Inspiration Dam, near GlobeRiver gauge, Pinal Creek | 0.4 cfs | Low | −0.6 cfs | 23 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 Fish Creek near Tortilla Flat today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:00 AM MST, the water level was 5.30 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Fish Creek near Tortilla Flat rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Fish Creek near Tortilla Flat 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09501150(Agency page)- Coordinates
33.53278, -111.30500(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 | 5.30 ft | 2026-10-19 15:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Fish Creek near Tortilla Flat (usgs:09501150). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/fish-creek-near-tortilla-flat
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