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SwedenCataract Creek below Heather Wash near Supai water level
River gauge, Cataract Creek, Arizona, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
Cataract Creek below Heather Wash near Supai is at 4.74 ft, in the normal range.
It is 2.76 ft below the flood stage of 7.50 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.74 ft and 4.75 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
- 12.19 ftJuly 29, 2012
Floating and fishing near Cataract Creek below Heather Wash near Supai
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 7.50 ft, 2.76 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 13.00 ft
- 3750 cfs flow. Likely to cause major flooding downstream in Supai village 4 to 7 hours later.
- 10.00 ft
- 1520 cfs flow. May cause moderate flooding downstream in Suapi villago 4 to 7 hours later.
- 7.50 ft
- 450 cfs flow. May cause minor flooding downstream in Supai campground 4 to 7 hours later.
- 4.74 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.19 ft | July 29, 2012 |
| 2 | 9.92 ft | July 28, 2013 |
| 3 | 9.25 ft | March 23, 2023 |
| 4 | 8.38 ft | August 7, 2015 |
| 5 | 8.25 ft | March 18, 2023 |
| 6 | 7.09 ft | July 11, 2018 |
| 7 | 7.07 ft | August 3, 2016 |
| 8 | 6.01 ft | September 27, 2014 |
| 9 | 5.89 ft | September 10, 2011 |
| 10 | 5.26 ft | July 31, 2010 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Cataract Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Creek at Redlands Crossing near ValleRiver gauge, Cataract Creek | 4.07 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 18 mi |
| Cataract Creek below Topocoba Gorge near SupaiRiver gauge, Cataract Creek | 1.00 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havasu Creek above The Mouth, near SupaiRiver gauge, Havasu Creek | 69.0 cfs | Normal | +1.3 cfs | 22 mi |
| Pump House Wash Spring near Grand CanyonRiver gauge, Pump House Wash Spring | 0.30 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Phantom Creek below Haunted Canyon in GcnpRiver gauge, Phantom Creek | 10.36 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 25 mi |
| Kanab Creek above The Mouth near SupaiRiver gauge, Kanab Creek | 11.6 cfs | Very high | −0.4 cfs | 25 mi |
| Bright Angel Creek near Grand CanyonRiver gauge, Bright Angel Creek | 17.7 cfs | Low | −0.3 cfs | 26 mi |
| Colorado River near Grand CanyonRiver gauge, Colorado River | 7,980 cfs | Normal | −340.0 cfs | 26 mi |
| Bright Angel Creek below Ribbon Falls in GcnpRiver gauge, Bright Angel Creek | 14.99 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Bright Angel Creek below Cottonwood Campgd in GcnpRiver gauge, Bright Angel Creek | 12.41 ft | No reference yet | +0.18 ft | 29 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Cataract Creek below Heather Wash near Supai?
The official flood stage is 7.50 ft. The level is currently 2.76 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 Cataract Creek below Heather Wash near Supai today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:30 AM MST, the water level was 4.74 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cataract Creek below Heather Wash near Supai rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cataract Creek below Heather Wash near Supai normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cataract Creek below Heather Wash near Supai?
The highest level on record is 12.19 ft on July 29, 2012.
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:09404107(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.04000, -112.54667(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 | 4.74 ft | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cataract Creek below Heather Wash near Supai (usgs:09404107). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/cataract-creek-below-heather-wash-near-supai
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer