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SwedenGila Drain North 1 near Yuma water level
River gauge, Gila Drain North 1, Arizona, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 7.6 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Gila Drain North 1 near Yuma, where the gauge shows 3.92 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.66 ft – 4.12 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levee Canal Wasteway near YumaCanal gauge, Levee Canal Wasteway | 5.7 cfs | High | +5.0 cfs | 0.1 mi |
| North Gila Main Canal North 2 near YumaCanal gauge, North Gila Main Canal North 2 | 0.5 cfs | Low | −7.8 cfs | 1.7 mi |
| North Gila Main Canal Wasteway near YumaCanal gauge, North Gila Main Canal Wasteway | 1.9 cfs | Normal | −0.3 cfs | 2.5 mi |
| Gila Monster Farms Turnout North 1 near YumaRiver gauge, Gila Monster Farms Turnout North 1 | 4.8 cfs | Normal | +4.8 cfs | 2.7 mi |
| Bruce Church Wasteway near YumaRiver gauge, Bruce Church Wasteway | 2.3 cfs | Normal | +2.0 cfs | 3.1 mi |
| North Gila Main Canal near YumaCanal gauge, North Gila Main Canal | 18.8 cfs | Very low | −8.5 cfs | 3.4 mi |
| Gila Monster Farms Turnout North 2 near YumaRiver gauge, Gila Monster Farms Turnout North 2 | 24.2 cfs | Very high | +22.5 cfs | 3.7 mi |
| Colorado River below Laguna DamRiver gauge, Colorado River | 369 cfs | Normal | −9.0 cfs | 3.7 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 Gila Drain North 1 near Yuma today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:45 PM MST, the water level was 3.92 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Gila Drain North 1 near Yuma rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gila Drain North 1 near Yuma normal?
Normal 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:09529000(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.75878, -114.52261(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 | 3.92 ft | 2026-10-20 05:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 7.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Gila Drain North 1 near Yuma (usgs:09529000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/gila-drain-north-1-near-yuma
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