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SwedenVerde River near Clarkdale water level
River gauge, Verde River, Arizona, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 70.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.99 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:06 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Verde River near Clarkdale is at 1.87 ft, in the normal range.
It is 10.13 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.99 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 1.87 ft and 2.07 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 26.39 ftFebruary 20, 1993
- Forecast peak
- 4.99 ftThursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Verde River near Clarkdale
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 10.13 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- Widespread flooding of low-lying homes and roadways along the Verde River.
- 15.00 ft
- Flooding of River Day Use Area on Owl Road at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Flooding of ECO Farm, Rio Verde RV Park, and homes along Bates Road and Rocking Chair Ranch Road in Cottonwood begins.
- 12.00 ft
- Nuisance flooding of property along riverbanks.
- 10.00 ft
- High flow could lead to bank erosion and water ponding in backwater catch basins.
- 1.87 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.39 ft | February 20, 1993 |
| 2 | 19.31 ft | August 19, 2021 |
| 3 | 17.94 ft | February 12, 2005 |
| 4 | 17.92 ft | February 15, 1980 |
| 5 | 16.92 ft | March 1, 1978 |
| 6 | 16.22 ft | March 15, 2023 |
| 7 | 15.79 ft | December 6, 1966 |
| 8 | 15.24 ft | March 6, 1995 |
| 9 | 14.89 ft | December 18, 1978 |
| 10 | 14.62 ft | March 22, 2023 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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 | 16 mi |
| Verde River above Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River | 3.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 19 mi |
| Verde River near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River | 718 cfs | Very high | −78.0 cfs | 32 mi |
| Verde River below East Verde River near ChildsRiver gauge, Verde River | 5.10 ft | No reference yet | −0.18 ft | 46 mi |
| Verde River below Bartlett DamRiver gauge, Verde River | 926 cfs | Very high | +89.0 cfs | 76 mi |
| Verde River near ScottsdaleRiver gauge, Verde River | 823 cfs | High | +87.0 cfs | 92 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Creek above Verde Rvr, near ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Sycamore Creek | 4.9 cfs | Very low | −0.7 cfs | 1.0 mi |
| Oak Creek near CornvilleRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 2.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Oak Creek near SedonaRiver gauge, Oak Creek | 2.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Dry Beaver Creek near RimrockRiver gauge, Dry Beaver Creek | 2.20 ft | Below flood stage | −0.22 ft | 19 mi |
| Del Rio Springs near Chino ValleyRiver gauge, Del Rio Springs | 1.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Wet Beaver Creek near RimrockRiver gauge, Wet Beaver Creek | 2.83 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 26 mi |
| Granite Creek below Watson Lake near PrescottRiver gauge, Granite Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Agua Fria River near HumboldtRiver gauge, Agua Fria River | 4.4 cfs | Very high | −0.1 cfs | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Verde River near Clarkdale?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.13 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 Clarkdale today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM MST, the water level was 1.87 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Verde River near Clarkdale rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Verde River near Clarkdale 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 Clarkdale?
The highest level on record is 26.39 ft on February 20, 1993.
Is Verde River near Clarkdale expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.99 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09504000(Agency page)- Coordinates
34.85224, -112.06599(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 | 1.87 ft | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 70.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Verde River near Clarkdale (usgs:09504000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/verde-river-near-clarkdale
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