RIVER GAUGE · AGUA FRIA RIVER
Agua Fria River near Rock Springs
Yavapai County, Arizona
Water level3.01 ft
Flow5 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood24 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 28.15 ft
Flow equals the record, measured from a floodmark.
- 24 ft
Major flooding occurs up and downstream of the gage including in Black Canyon City.
- 21.08 ft
Flow equals the record measured by a gage, 59,500 cfs, recorded on February 19th, 1980.
- 19 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water approaches top of berm at River's Edge RV Park in Black Canyon City.
- 16 ft
Minor Flood Stage is reached. Inundation of low lying areas closest to the river.
- 15 ft
Minor lowland flooding occurs in the immediate area of the stream gage. Low water crossings downstream of Black Canyon City impacted by swiftly flowing water.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2010 | 28.05 ft | 54,800 cfs |
| Dec 17, 1978 | 27.2 ft | 52,800 cfs |
| Jan 7, 1993 | 25.28 ft | 52,500 cfs |
More on Agua Fria River
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