Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock water level

Name: Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Wet Beaver Creek, Arizona, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.82ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 AM MST (1 hour ago)

Flow: 7.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.07 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:19 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock reads 2.82 ft, a normal level.

It is 6.68 ft below the flood stage of 9.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.07 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.82 ft and 3.16 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 17.21 ftJanuary 8, 1993
Forecast peak: 7.07 ftThursday, October 22 at 07:00 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 9.50 ft, still 6.68 ft away.

What happens at each level

12.00 ft: Widespread inundation of residences along Wet Beaver Creek.
10.50 ft: Water likely impacting first ground level of residences along Rim Rock Drive and Beaver Vista, water begins to directly impact Rim Rock Drive and Beaver Vista.
9.50 ft: Water begins to impact residential structures along Rim Rock Drive and Beaver Vista in Lake Montezuma.
8.00 ft: Low water crossings impassable, water begins to exceed banks and inundate low lying areas.
2.82 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.21 ft	January 8, 1993
2	14.70 ft	February 14, 2019
3	13.96 ft	February 19, 1980
4	13.88 ft	March 22, 2023
5	12.53 ft	February 14, 1995
6	12.41 ft	September 5, 1970
7	12.38 ft	December 18, 1978
8	12.05 ft	March 12, 1982
9	11.95 ft	February 29, 1976
10	11.62 ft	November 25, 1965

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 75° 55° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 72° 60° 0.19 in, 73% Wind 17 mph

22 Thu 67° 55° 0.69 in, 95% Wind 18 mph

23 Fri 66° 51° 0.01 in, 47% Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 65° 50° – Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 66° 49° – Wind 9 mph

26 Mon 72° 51° – Wind 13 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:37 AM Sunset 05:47 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Dry Beaver Creek near RimrockRiver gauge, Dry Beaver Creek	1.98 ft	Below flood stage	−0.24 ft	7 mi
West Clear Creek near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, West Clear Creek	33.1 cfs	Very high	−6.9 cfs	9 mi
Verde River above Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River	3.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	14 mi
Oak Creek near SedonaRiver gauge, Oak Creek	2.46 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	14 mi
Oak Creek near CornvilleRiver gauge, Oak Creek	2.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Verde River near Camp VerdeRiver gauge, Verde River	624 cfs	Very high	−110.0 cfs	17 mi
Fossil Creek near StrawberryRiver gauge, Fossil Creek	51.9 cfs	Very high	−4.7 cfs	20 mi
Verde River near ClarkdaleRiver gauge, Verde River	1.86 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock?

The official flood stage is 9.50 ft. The level is currently 6.68 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 Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 AM MST, the water level was 2.82 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock?

The highest level on record is 17.21 ft on January 8, 1993.

Is Wet Beaver Creek near Rimrock expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.07 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09505200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 34.67474, -111.67209 (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	2.82 ft	2026-10-20 16:45	Provisional
Flow	7.9 cfs	2026-10-20 16:45	Provisional

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