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Cave Creek near Cave Creek
Arizona — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Maricopa County, Arizona on the Cave Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 09512280, 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

22 ft

Moderate Flood

15 ft

Minor Flood

9 ft

Action Stage

6 ft

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

7-Day Water Level Chart

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Historic Crests

Date Stage Flow
Jan 20, 201016.49 ft14,200 cfs
Jan 20, 201016.49 ft14,200 cfs
Dec 2, 200516.4 ft14,000 cfs
Dec 2, 200516.4 ft14,000 cfs
Jan 7, 199315.24 ft9,200 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

09512280

NWS LID

CAVA3

River

Cave Creek

County

Maricopa, AZ

Coordinates

33.8873°N, 111.9540°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Cave Creek near Cave Creek?

The Cave Creek near Cave Creek gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09512280) 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 Cave Creek near Cave Creek?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Cave Creek near Cave Creek is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.

How do I get alerts when Cave Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cave Creek near Cave Creek 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 Cave Creek near Cave Creek gauge located?

The gauge is located in Maricopa County, Arizona at coordinates 33.8873°N, 111.9540°W. USGS site number: 09512280. 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