Gila River near Dateland water level

Name: Gila River near Dateland water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Gila River, Arizona, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.60ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:30 PM MST (1 hour ago)

Flow: 0.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.97 ft by Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:30 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Gila River near Dateland, where the gauge shows 2.60 ft.

It is 6.40 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.97 ft by Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.59 ft – 2.60 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 8.10 ftJuly 3, 1995
Forecast peak: 2.97 ftMonday, October 19 at 11:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: County Rte 64E may be inundated.
11.00 ft: Area bridges and crossings are submerged. Major agricultural area flooding occurs.
10.00 ft: Agricultural areas near the river are affected.
9.00 ft: Bridge accessway is inundated. Lowland flooding occurs in the area.
2.60 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.10 ft	July 3, 1995
2	7.99 ft	February 24, 2005
3	7.80 ft	April 1, 2005
4	7.60 ft	September 26, 1997
5	6.79 ft	August 24, 2006

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 89° 60° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 91° 63° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 87° 71° – Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 83° 70° – Wind 19 mph

23 Fri 79° 62° – Wind 9 mph

24 Sat 84° 66° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 88° 71° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:42 AM Sunset 05:58 PM Daylight 11 hr, 16 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Gila River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Gila River at KelvinRiver gauge, Gila River	7.31 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	149 mi
Gila River near MaricopaRiver gauge, Gila River	0.97 ft	Below flood stage	±0	91 mi
Gila River at Estrella Parkway, near GoodyearRiver gauge, Gila River	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	75 mi
Gila River below Gillespie Dam, Az (Low-Flow Station)River gauge, Gila River	3.88 ft	No reference yet	−0.02 ft	51 mi
Gila River below Painted Rock DamRiver gauge, Gila River	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	33 mi
Gila River near DomeRiver gauge, Gila River	14.63 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	52 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Centennial Wash at Southern Pacific Railroad BridgeRiver gauge, Centennial Wash	4.28 ft	No reference yet	±0	48 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Gila River near Dateland?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.40 ft below it.

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 River near Dateland today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:30 PM MST, the water level was 2.60 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Gila River near Dateland rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Gila River near Dateland normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gila River near Dateland?

The highest level on record is 8.10 ft on July 3, 1995.

Is Gila River near Dateland expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.97 ft by Monday, October 19 at 11:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09520280 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.87928, -113.54126 (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	2.60 ft	2026-10-19 22:30	Provisional
Flow	0.0 cfs	2026-10-19 22:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Gila River near Dateland (usgs:09520280). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/gila-river-near-dateland

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