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SwedenSan Pedro River at Charleston water level
River gauge, San Pedro River, Arizona, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.2 cfs
- Water temperature
- 62 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.94 ft by Monday, October 19 at 06:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:25 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
At 0.94 ft, the San Pedro River at Charleston is below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.94 ft by Monday, October 19 at 06:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.89 ft and 0.95 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 62 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.20 ftAugust 15, 1954
- Forecast peak
- 0.97 ftTuesday, October 20 at 11:00 AM
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.20 ft | August 15, 1954 |
| 2 | 10.60 ft | October 9, 1977 |
| 3 | 10.55 ft | October 23, 2000 |
| 4 | 10.07 ft | August 6, 1955 |
| 5 | 9.54 ft | July 31, 2006 |
| 6 | 9.10 ft | August 4, 1946 |
| 7 | 9.03 ft | August 7, 2000 |
| 8 | 8.99 ft | January 19, 1993 |
| 9 | 8.75 ft | December 28, 1984 |
| 10 | 8.74 ft | November 12, 1994 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the San Pedro River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pedro River at PalominasRiver gauge, San Pedro River | 4.47 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 17 mi |
| San Pedro River near TombstoneRiver gauge, San Pedro River | 2.78 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| San Pedro River at Redington Bridge near RedingtonRiver gauge, San Pedro River | 6.73 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 60 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pedro at Lewis SpringsRiver gauge, San Pedro | 1.90 ft | Low | ±0 | 5.4 mi |
| Babocomari River near TombstoneRiver gauge, Babocomari River | 0.2 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 6.0 mi |
| Banning Creek near BisbeeRiver gauge, Banning Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Upper Babocomari River near Huachuca CityRiver gauge, Upper Babocomari River | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Huachuca Canyon near Fort HuachucaRiver gauge, Huachuca Canyon | 0.9 cfs | Very high | −0.5 cfs | 15 mi |
| Ramsey Canyon near Sierra VistaRiver gauge, Ramsey Canyon | 3.5 cfs | Very high | −0.1 cfs | 15 mi |
| Garden Canyon near Fort HuachucaRiver gauge, Garden Canyon | 43.4 cfs | Very high | +37.8 cfs | 15 mi |
| Santa Cruz River near LochielRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 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 San Pedro River at Charleston today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM MST, the water level was 0.94 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is San Pedro River at Charleston rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of San Pedro River at Charleston normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at San Pedro River at Charleston?
The highest level on record is 12.20 ft on August 15, 1954.
Is San Pedro River at Charleston expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.94 ft by Monday, October 19 at 06:00 AM.
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:09471000(Agency page)- Coordinates
31.62594, -110.17510(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 | 0.94 ft | 2026-10-19 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.2 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 62 °F | 2026-10-19 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: San Pedro River at Charleston (usgs:09471000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/san-pedro-river-at-charleston
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer