Major Flood
35 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
26 ft
Minor Flood
20.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
35 ft
Woodruff Rd. bridge overtopped. Nearby residences flooded.
26 ft
River reaches pedestrian bridge and top of river gage apparatus. Accurate river gage readings unlikely above this point.
20.5 ft
Bankfull. Portions of residential yards flooded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 1978 | 22.9 ft | 9,320 cfs |
| Jan 7, 1993 | 22.53 ft | 8,960 cfs |
| Sep 29, 1971 | 22.5 ft | 7,220 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WDRA3
River
Little Colorado River
County
Navajo, AZ
Coordinates
34.7828°N, 110.0443°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Colorado River at Woodruff?
The Little Colorado River at Woodruff gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09394500) 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 Little Colorado River at Woodruff?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Colorado River at Woodruff is 20.5 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Colorado River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Colorado River at Woodruff 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 Little Colorado River at Woodruff gauge located?
The gauge is located in Navajo County, Arizona at coordinates 34.7828°N, 110.0443°W. USGS site number: 09394500. 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