RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE COLORADO RIVER
Little Colorado River near Joseph City
Navajo County, Arizona
Water level3.76 ft
Flow954 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Rock quarry reached on right bank. Additional flooding possible downstream.
- 13 ft
Flooding occurs on left bank with no threat to any buildings, mainly rural countryside.
- 11 ft
Out of bank flooding in area of gage, no threat to buildings, mainly rural countryside.
- 9 ft
Flood stage. Minor overflow on right (north) bank, with no threat to any buildings, mainly rural countryside.
- 7.5 ft
Potential downstream lowland overflow.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 1993 | 8.32 ft | 12,400 cfs |
| Feb 20, 1980 | 8.3 ft | 12,600 cfs |
| Sep 26, 1984 | 8.15 ft | 12,000 cfs |
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