Verde River above Camp Verde water level
River gauge, Verde River, Arizona, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 95.2 cfs
- Water temperature
- 60 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.35 ft by Friday, October 23 at 09:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:42 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Verde River above Camp Verde reads 3.83 ft, a normal level.
It is 13.17 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.35 ft by Friday, October 23 at 09:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.82 ft and 4.52 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 60 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 19.67 ftMarch 22, 2023
- Forecast peak
- 7.35 ftFriday, October 23 at 09:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 17.00 ft, still 13.17 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
- Inundation of homes along the Verde River from the Horseshoe Bend area upstream of Camp Verde to the Beasley Flat area.
- 19.00 ft
- Flooding begins in Horseshoe Bend area just upstream of Camp Verde. Several properties and homes begin to flood along the Verde River downstream in Camp Verde to Beasley Flat area.
- 17.00 ft
- Water begins to flood sites and lower road at Verde River RV Resort and Cottages.
- 3.83 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.67 ft | March 22, 2023 |
| 2 | 19.09 ft | February 15, 2019 |
| 3 | 6.92 ft | July 11, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Verde River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verde River near PauldenRiver gauge, Verde River | 2.69 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 32 mi |
| Verde River near ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Verde River | 1.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Verde River near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River | 788 cfs | Very high | −190.0 cfs | 13 mi |
| Verde River below East Verde River near ChildsRiver gauge, Verde River | 5.31 ft | No reference yet | −0.33 ft | 27 mi |
| Verde River below Bartlett DamRiver gauge, Verde River | 849 cfs | Very high | −23.0 cfs | 57 mi |
| Verde River near ScottsdaleRiver gauge, Verde River | 741 cfs | High | +52.0 cfs | 74 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Creek near CornvilleRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 2.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 11 mi |
| Dry Beaver Creek near RimrockRiver gauge, Dry Beaver Creek | 2.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 11 mi |
| West Clear Creek near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, West Clear Creek | 51.6 cfs | Very high | −21.3 cfs | 13 mi |
| Wet Beaver Creek near RimrockRiver gauge, Wet Beaver Creek | 2.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 14 mi |
| Oak Creek near SedonaRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 2.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 19 mi |
| Sycamore Creek above Verde Rvr, near ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Sycamore Creek | 5.8 cfs | Low | −0.8 cfs | 20 mi |
| Agua Fria River near HumboldtRiver gauge, Agua Fria River | 4.5 cfs | Very high | +0.1 cfs | 21 mi |
| Fossil Creek near StrawberryRiver gauge, Fossil Creek | 55.0 cfs | Very high | −1.6 cfs | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Verde River above Camp Verde?
The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 13.17 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 Verde River above Camp Verde today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 11:00 AM MST, the water level was 3.83 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Verde River above Camp Verde rising or falling?
Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Verde River above Camp Verde normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Verde River above Camp Verde?
The highest level on record is 19.67 ft on March 22, 2023.
Is Verde River above Camp Verde expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.35 ft by Friday, October 23 at 09:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09504950(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.61170, -111.89843(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 | 3.83 ft | 2026-10-18 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 95.2 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 60 °F | 2026-10-18 18:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Verde River above Camp Verde (usgs:09504950). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/verde-river-above-camp-verde
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