Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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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
22 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Levee is overtopped. Major flooding of portions of winslow including ames acres and bushman acres.
22 ft
Lowland flooding on right bank. Damage on left bank to ames acres and bushman acres in the event of levee failure.
19 ft
Overflow on right bank. Water approaches ames acres and bushman acres on left bank in winslow area. Erosion is likely on the levee on the left bank. Downstream, with approximately 18 hour lag time, the approaches to the bridge over the river on route 71 near bird springs will flood and evacuations of homes near the intersection of route 2 and route 71 are conducted.
18 ft
Flow above this level for approximately 6 hours or more may cause erosion to the levee and eventual leakage or failure.
17 ft
Downstream, the approaches to the bridge over the river on route 71 near bird springs will flood, and leupp will be within 3 feet of flooding problems. River will crest at route 71 approximately 18 hours after the river crests at winslow. Minor lowland overflow on right bank at winslow.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2023 | 22.12 ft | 11,939 cfs |
| Dec 29, 2004 | 20.23 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Feb 15, 2019 | 19.76 ft | 10,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LCWA3
River
Little Colorado River
County
Navajo, AZ
Coordinates
35.0117°N, 110.6506°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Colorado River near Winslow?
The Little Colorado River near Winslow gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09400350) 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 near Winslow?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Colorado River near Winslow is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Colorado River rises?
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Where is the Little Colorado River near Winslow gauge located?
The gauge is located in Navajo County, Arizona at coordinates 35.0117°N, 110.6506°W. USGS site number: 09400350. 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