RIVER GAUGE · CHINLE CREEK
Chinle Creek at Chinle
Apache County, Arizona
Water level2.99 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action3.6 ft
Minor flood4 ft
Moderate flood4.3 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 4.3 ft
Flooding to homes and residences in Chinle on left bank downstream from Highway 64 bridge.
- 4 ft
Water begins to encroach upon structures just upstream of the Highway 64 bridge near the Canyon de Chelly welcome center.
- 3.6 ft
Chinle Creek becomes impassable to recreational vehicles.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2006 | 4.66 ft | 4,840 cfs |
| Aug 12, 2001 | 4.01 ft | 1,000 cfs |
| Aug 19, 2002 | 3.98 ft | 967 cfs |
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