Hassayampa River near Morristown water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

6.40ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 AM MST (10 min ago)

Flow: 0.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.51 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:20 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Hassayampa River near Morristown is at 6.40 ft, in the normal range.

It is 10.60 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.51 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 6.40 ft and 6.41 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 19.00 ftSeptember 5, 1970
Forecast peak: 7.51 ftThursday, October 22 at 07:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Hassayampa River near Morristown

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 17.00 ft, 10.60 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

19.00 ft: Major flooding occurs in the area of the gage and upstream in Wickenburg. This also equals the flood of record, which occurred on September 5th, 1970, at a flow of 47,500 cfs.
18.00 ft: Railroad tracks begin flooding in the vicinity of the gage.
17.00 ft: Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the area. Water approaches the railroad embankment on the west side of the river.
6.40 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	19.00 ft	September 5, 1970
2	16.18 ft	September 10, 1984
3	15.91 ft	January 8, 1993
4	14.32 ft	February 20, 1980
5	14.05 ft	February 12, 2005
6	13.55 ft	March 2, 1991
7	13.46 ft	February 15, 1995
8	13.44 ft	October 21, 2000
9	13.06 ft	September 26, 1997

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 87° 64° – Wind 16 mph

21 Wed 86° 68° 0.38 in, 53% Wind 14 mph

22 Thu 79° 68° 0.04 in, 63% Wind 23 mph

23 Fri 73° 63° – Wind 6 mph

24 Sat 75° 63° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 77° 65° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 83° 68° – Wind 12 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:40 AM Sunset 05:52 PM Daylight 11 hr, 12 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Other gauges on the Hassayampa River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Hassayampa River near ArlingtonRiver gauge, Hassayampa River	5.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	37 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Agua Fria River near Rock SpringsRiver gauge, Agua Fria River	2.94 ft	Below flood stage	−0.10 ft	30 mi
New River near Rock SpringsRiver gauge, New River	3.4 cfs	Very high	−0.5 cfs	33 mi
Skunk Creek near PhoenixRiver gauge, Skunk Creek	0.98 ft	No reference yet	+0.01 ft	33 mi
Gila River at Estrella Parkway, near GoodyearRiver gauge, Gila River	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	38 mi
Cave Creek below Cottonwood Creek near Cave CreekRiver gauge, Cave Creek	2.64 ft	Below flood stage	±0	41 mi
Centennial Wash at Southern Pacific Railroad BridgeRiver gauge, Centennial Wash	4.28 ft	No reference yet	±0	42 mi
Agua Fria River near MayerRiver gauge, Agua Fria River	2.72 ft	No reference yet	±0	45 mi
Santa Maria River near BagdadRiver gauge, Santa Maria River	0.56 ft	Below flood stage	±0	49 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Hassayampa River near Morristown?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 10.60 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 Hassayampa River near Morristown today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 AM MST, the water level was 6.40 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Hassayampa River near Morristown rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Hassayampa River near Morristown normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hassayampa River near Morristown?

The highest level on record is 19.00 ft on September 5, 1970.

Is Hassayampa River near Morristown expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.51 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09516500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 33.88505, -112.66213 (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	6.40 ft	2026-10-20 15:30	Provisional
Flow	0.0 cfs	2026-10-20 15:30	Provisional

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