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SwedenGardner Lateral Spill near Parker water level
River gauge, Gardner Lateral Spill, Arizona, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 15.7 cfs
History
What this means
The Gardner Lateral Spill near Parker is above normal at 2.31 ft.
It has risen 0.42 ft over the past 24 hours. If the rise continues, low-lying paths and riverside parking can go under water. In the last month it has stayed between 1.08 ft and 2.42 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
Floating and fishing near Gardner Lateral Spill near Parker
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poston Wasteway near PostonRiver gauge, Poston Wasteway | 83.8 cfs | Low | ±0 | 2.4 mi |
| Crir Main Canal near ParkerCanal gauge, Crir Main Canal | 374 cfs | Very low | +100.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Palo Verde Drain near ParkerRiver gauge, Palo Verde Drain | 15.3 cfs | Normal | −0.5 cfs | 19 mi |
| Crir Lower Main Drain below Tyson Ww, near EhrenbergRiver gauge, Crir Lower Main Drain | 173 cfs | Normal | +11.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Palo Verde Canal near BlytheCanal gauge, Palo Verde Canal | 797 cfs | Normal | +321 cfs | 21 mi |
| Colorado River below Palo Verde DamRiver gauge, Colorado River | 7,120 cfs | High | +2,060 cfs | 22 mi |
| Lake HavasuLake | 448.25 ft | High | 25 mi | |
| Bill Williams River near ParkerRiver gauge, Bill Williams River | 2.0 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 28 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 Gardner Lateral Spill near Parker today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 PM MST, the water level was 2.31 ft. Up 0.42 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Gardner Lateral Spill near Parker rising or falling?
Up 0.42 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gardner Lateral Spill near Parker 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:09428505(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.02779, -114.43357(WGS84)- 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 | 2.31 ft | 2026-10-20 04:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 15.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 04:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Gardner Lateral Spill near Parker (usgs:09428505). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/gardner-lateral-spill-near-parker
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