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Brawley Wash near Three Points
Arizona — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Pima County, Arizona on the Brawley Wash. Live water level data from USGS gauge 09487000, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

18 ft

12,000 cfs

Moderate Flood

17 ft

10,000 cfs

Minor Flood

16 ft

8,000 cfs

Action Stage

14 ft

5,000 cfs

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

18 ft

Major flooding likely along Brawley Wash.

17 ft

Homes flood due to significant channel breakouts.

16 ft

Water likely to break out of channel flooding fields and pastures. Low-lying structures threatened between Highway 86 and Milewide Road.

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
Aug 26, 199314.95 ft10,800 cfs
Aug 26, 199314.95 ft10,800 cfs
Aug 3, 197413.41 ft6,910 cfs
Aug 3, 197413.41 ft6,910 cfs
Dec 23, 196512.78 ft6,600 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

09487000

NWS LID

BWTA3

River

Brawley Wash

County

Pima, AZ

Coordinates

32.0756°N, 111.3387°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Brawley Wash near Three Points?

The Brawley Wash near Three Points gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09487000) 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 Brawley Wash near Three Points?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Brawley Wash near Three Points is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.

How do I get alerts when Brawley Wash rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Brawley Wash near Three Points to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Brawley Wash near Three Points gauge located?

The gauge is located in Pima County, Arizona at coordinates 32.0756°N, 111.3387°W. USGS site number: 09487000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey