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SwedenRillito Creek at La Cholla Blvd near Tucson water level
River gauge, Rillito Creek, Arizona, United States
Right now
Latest reading
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.00 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:09 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Rillito Creek at La Cholla Blvd near Tucson at 1.82 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.00 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 PM. The 30-day range is 1.82 ft – 1.83 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.93 ftJanuary 8, 1993
- Forecast peak
- 3.00 ftThursday, October 22 at 10:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.93 ft | January 8, 1993 |
| 2 | 8.98 ft | September 3, 1996 |
| 3 | 8.67 ft | July 24, 1990 |
| 4 | 6.65 ft | August 5, 2002 |
| 5 | 6.56 ft | July 15, 1999 |
| 6 | 6.48 ft | January 5, 1995 |
| 7 | 6.36 ft | August 26, 2003 |
| 8 | 5.76 ft | March 1, 1991 |
| 9 | 5.63 ft | February 18, 1998 |
| 10 | 5.55 ft | February 13, 1992 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Rillito Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at TucsonRiver gauge, Rillito Creek | 3.11 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 6.1 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz River at TucsonRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River | −0.50 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.9 mi |
| Santa Cruz River at CortaroRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River | 7.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.40 ft | 5.9 mi |
| Sabino Creek near TucsonRiver gauge, Sabino Creek | 1.10 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Santa Cruz River at Trico Road, near MaranaRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River | 2.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 21 mi |
| Brawley Wash near Three PointsRiver gauge, Brawley Wash | 5.68 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Rincon Creek near TucsonRiver gauge, Rincon Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Pantano Wash near VailRiver gauge, Pantano Wash | 0.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Santa Cruz River at ContinentalRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River | 1.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 30 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 Rillito Creek at La Cholla Blvd near Tucson today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM MST, the water level was 1.82 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rillito Creek at La Cholla Blvd near Tucson rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rillito Creek at La Cholla Blvd near Tucson normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rillito Creek at La Cholla Blvd near Tucson?
The highest level on record is 11.93 ft on January 8, 1993.
Is Rillito Creek at La Cholla Blvd near Tucson expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.00 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 PM.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09486055(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.30276, -111.01138(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 | 1.82 ft | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rillito Creek at La Cholla Blvd near Tucson (usgs:09486055). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/rillito-creek-at-la-cholla-blvd-near-tucson
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