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SwedenRincon Creek near Tucson water level
River gauge, Rincon Creek, Arizona, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.07 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 09:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 11:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Rincon Creek near Tucson, where the gauge shows 1.90 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.07 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 09:00 PM. The 30-day range is 1.89 ft – 1.91 ft.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.70 ftJuly 31, 2006
- Forecast peak
- 2.07 ftSunday, October 18 at 09:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.70 ft | July 31, 2006 |
| 2 | 10.50 ft | August 19, 1971 |
| 3 | 9.46 ft | August 13, 1955 |
| 4 | 9.13 ft | July 24, 1990 |
| 5 | 9.00 ft | February 18, 1998 |
| 6 | 8.80 ft | October 2, 1983 |
| 7 | 8.50 ft | October 21, 1958 |
| 8 | 8.23 ft | December 18, 1978 |
| 9 | 7.62 ft | January 8, 1993 |
| 10 | 7.47 ft | August 25, 1963 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantano Wash near VailRiver gauge, Pantano Wash | 0.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Sabino Creek near TucsonRiver gauge, Sabino Creek | 1.10 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Barrel Canyon near SonoitaRiver gauge, Barrel Canyon | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at TucsonRiver gauge, Rillito Creek | 3.10 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Santa Cruz River at TucsonRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River | −0.51 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 22 mi |
| San Pedro River at Redington Bridge near RedingtonRiver gauge, San Pedro River | 6.72 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Santa Cruz River at ContinentalRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River | 1.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Santa Cruz River at CortaroRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River | 8.51 ft | Below flood stage | +0.28 ft | 31 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 Rincon Creek near Tucson today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 AM MST, the water level was 1.90 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Rincon Creek near Tucson rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Rincon Creek near Tucson normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rincon Creek near Tucson?
The highest level on record is 12.70 ft on July 31, 2006.
Is Rincon Creek near Tucson expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.07 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 09:00 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:09485000(Agency page)- Coordinates
32.12977, -110.62583(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 | 1.90 ft | 2026-10-19 08:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 08:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Rincon Creek near Tucson (usgs:09485000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/rincon-creek-near-tucson
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