Major Flood
6 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
5 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7.82 ft
Peak stage reached during flood of October 11 2000. Extensive flooding in Wenden and surrounding areas. Numerous homes and structures flooded, roads closed, and evacuations took place during this historic flood event. Water estimated to be close to 8 feet deep near Pioneer Community Park on south side of town. Water approaching bottom of US 60 Highway Bridge.
7.02 ft
Peak stage reached during flood of September 9 2014.
6.85 ft
Peak stage reached during flood of January 22 2012.
6 ft
Major Flood Stage. Flooding of Wenden. Extensive channel breakouts. Structures flooded on both north and south side of town. Water several feet deep near Pioneer Community Park on south side of town.
5 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. North side of Wenden flooded. McMullen Valley Fire District Station isolated by water. South side of town needs to be monitored closely for flood waters to overtop or compromise county-built berm. Structures flooded.
4 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Water breaks out of channel and begins to inundate low lying areas and roads of Wenden. Bankfull conditions reached along portions of wash.
3.5 ft
Action Stage. At this river stage there is the potential for channel breakouts to begin along Centennial Wash near Wenden. Water several feet deep at Centennial Park Road low water drip crossing.
2 ft
Alarm Stage. Centennial Park Road low water dip crossing closed.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2000 | 7.82 ft | 24,300 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2014 | 7.02 ft | 10,521 cfs |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 6.85 ft | 9,938 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CWWA3
River
Centennial Wash
County
La Paz, AZ
Coordinates
33.8242°N, 113.5333°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Centennial Wash near Wenden?
The Centennial Wash near Wenden gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Centennial Wash near Wenden?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Centennial Wash near Wenden is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Centennial Wash rises?
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Where is the Centennial Wash near Wenden gauge located?
The gauge is located in La Paz County, Arizona at coordinates 33.8242°N, 113.5333°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.