Amargosa River at Tecopa water level

Name: Amargosa River at Tecopa water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Amargosa River, California, United States

Directions

Below flood stage

Water level

7.30ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 04:30 AM PDT (47 min ago)

Flow: 0.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Amargosa River at Tecopa is at 7.30 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.70 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 7.29 ft and 7.51 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.51 ftOctober 20, 2015

Floating and fishing near Amargosa River at Tecopa

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 4.70 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: At 12.0 feet, Old Spainish Trail Highway will be overtopped.
11.00 ft: At 11 feet, Action Stage.
7.30 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.51 ft	October 20, 2015
2	13.73 ft	September 10, 2022
3	13.37 ft	September 8, 2017
4	9.68 ft	July 26, 2021
5	9.52 ft	March 10, 2020
6	9.10 ft	September 22, 2007
7	8.32 ft	February 22, 2005
8	8.07 ft	January 9, 2018
9	7.72 ft	March 6, 2019
10	7.12 ft	August 25, 2013

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:56 AM Sunset 06:05 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 59%

Map

Other gauges on the Amargosa River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Amargosa River above China Ranch Wash near TecopaRiver gauge, Amargosa River	1.6 cfs	Normal	−0.1 cfs	4.3 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Willow Creek at China RanchRiver gauge, Willow Creek	0.2 cfs	Normal	±0	3.9 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Amargosa River at Tecopa?

The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 4.70 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 Amargosa River at Tecopa today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 04:30 AM PDT, the water level was 7.30 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Amargosa River at Tecopa rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Amargosa River at Tecopa normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Amargosa River at Tecopa?

The highest level on record is 14.51 ft on October 20, 2015.

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:10251300 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 35.84944, -116.23083 (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	7.30 ft	2026-10-19 11:30	Provisional
Flow	0.1 cfs	2026-10-19 11:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Amargosa River at Tecopa (usgs:10251300). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/amargosa-river-at-tecopa

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