Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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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
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Highway 89 bridge upstream of gage reached by flood water.
25 ft
Water begins to overtop bridge along Yavpe Connector.
19 ft
Major flooding. Businesses at Industrial Way Flooded.
13 ft
Moderate flooding. Much of Watson Woods Riparian Preserve flooded. Bridge at Industrial Way impassable.
11 ft
Minor flooding. Lowland overflow. Bridge at Industrial Way overtopped. Trails and bridges in Watson Woods Riparian Preserve inundated.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2010 | 13.02 ft | 6,200 cfs |
| Sep 6, 2014 | 11.98 ft | 4,550 cfs |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 11.9 ft | 3,558 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GRCA3
River
Granite Creek
County
Yavapai, AZ
Coordinates
34.5631°N, 112.4449°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Granite Creek near Prescott?
The Granite Creek near Prescott gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09503000) 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 Granite Creek near Prescott?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Granite Creek near Prescott is 11 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Granite Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Granite Creek near Prescott to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Granite Creek near Prescott gauge located?
The gauge is located in Yavapai County, Arizona at coordinates 34.5631°N, 112.4449°W. USGS site number: 09503000. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers