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SwedenVerde River near Paulden water level
River gauge, Verde River, Arizona, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 19.2 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.66 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 08:42 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Verde River near Paulden, where the gauge shows 2.69 ft.
It is 10.31 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.66 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.65 ft – 2.69 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.25 ftFebruary 20, 1993
- Forecast peak
- 2.66 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 13.00 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.25 ft | February 20, 1993 |
| 2 | 13.20 ft | March 22, 2023 |
| 3 | 13.08 ft | September 20, 2004 |
| 4 | 12.89 ft | September 24, 1983 |
| 5 | 12.72 ft | February 20, 1980 |
| 6 | 12.08 ft | January 12, 2005 |
| 7 | 10.80 ft | January 22, 2010 |
| 8 | 9.66 ft | March 1, 1978 |
| 9 | 9.38 ft | July 24, 2021 |
| 10 | 9.07 ft | March 2, 1991 |
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 ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Verde River | 1.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Verde River above Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River | 3.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.16 ft | 32 mi |
| Verde River near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River | 783 cfs | Very high | −157.0 cfs | 44 mi |
| Verde River below East Verde River near ChildsRiver gauge, Verde River | 5.29 ft | No reference yet | −0.33 ft | 58 mi |
| Verde River below Bartlett DamRiver gauge, Verde River | 845 cfs | Very high | −58.0 cfs | 85 mi |
| Verde River near ScottsdaleRiver gauge, Verde River | 736 cfs | High | +51.0 cfs | 100 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio Springs near Chino ValleyRiver gauge, Del Rio Springs | 1.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Sycamore Creek above Verde Rvr, near ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Sycamore Creek | 5.5 cfs | Low | −0.7 cfs | 15 mi |
| Williamson Valley Wash near PauldenRiver gauge, Williamson Valley Wash | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Granite Creek below Watson Lake near PrescottRiver gauge, Granite Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Granite Creek near PrescottRiver gauge, Granite Creek | 5.34 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 24 mi |
| Granite Creek at PrescottRiver gauge, Granite Creek | 10.0 cfs | Very high | −0.3 cfs | 25 mi |
| Oak Creek near CornvilleRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 2.05 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 27 mi |
| Agua Fria River near HumboldtRiver gauge, Agua Fria River | 4.4 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Verde River near Paulden?
The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.31 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 near Paulden today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:15 PM MST, the water level was 2.69 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Verde River near Paulden rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Verde River near Paulden normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Verde River near Paulden?
The highest level on record is 14.25 ft on February 20, 1993.
Is Verde River near Paulden expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.66 ft by Sunday, October 18 at 08:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09503700(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.89502, -112.34295(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 2.69 ft | 2026-10-18 19:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 19.2 cfs | 2026-10-18 19:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Verde River near Paulden (usgs:09503700). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/verde-river-near-paulden
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