Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24.43 ft
Record Stage occurred February 9, 1993. Discharge was 68,700 cfs.
18 ft
Significant flooding throughout area including upstream and downstream of gage.
17 ft
Additional flooding in remote areas and higher terraces.
16 ft
Minor flooding in remote low lying areas near the gage. Flood of February 9 1993. Flow was 68,700 cfs.
12 ft
Monitoring Stage.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 1993 | 24.43 ft | 68,700 cfs |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 23.94 ft | 64,900 cfs |
| Feb 11, 2005 | 22.47 ft | 54,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WKPA3
River
Big Sandy River (AZ)
County
Mohave, AZ
Coordinates
34.4625°N, 113.6236°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Sandy River (AZ) near Wikieup?
The Big Sandy River (AZ) near Wikieup gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09424450) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Sandy River (AZ) near Wikieup?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Sandy River (AZ) near Wikieup is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Sandy River (AZ) rises?
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Where is the Big Sandy River (AZ) near Wikieup gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mohave County, Arizona at coordinates 34.4625°N, 113.6236°W. USGS site number: 09424450. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Burro Creek at Hwy 93 Bridge
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey