Major Flood
20 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24.5 ft
Creek reaches bottom of pedestrian and highway bridges at Tlaquepaque.
20 ft
Major flooding to mobile homes downstream from the Tlaquepaque bridge and access roads along Oak Creek through Sedona.
18 ft
Minor damage to shops and galleries near the Tlaquepaque bridge.
16 ft
Flooding begins at Rancho Sedona RV Park on Bear Wallow Lane, Trails End Drive, Oak Creek Mobilodge, Poco Diablo Resort on Sycamore Road and Oak Creek Cliffs Drive, and Chavez Crossing Campground.
14 ft
Flood stage. Several islands downstream in Sedona evacuated. Minor flooding of access roads, buildings, and residences along Oak Creek.
13 ft
Stream reaches terrace under Tlaquepaque bridge. Low water crossings closed.
7 ft
Likely to cause minor flooding downstream in Page Springs area near stream gage OACA3 4 to 6 hours later.
5 ft
Multiple private low water crossings and bridges over Oak Creek above Sedona become impassable.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 1993 | 20.33 ft | 23,200 cfs |
| Mar 5, 1995 | 18.47 ft | 17,100 cfs |
| Dec 28, 2004 | 18.47 ft | 19,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OAKA3
River
Oak Creek (AZ)
County
Coconino, AZ
Coordinates
34.8617°N, 111.7611°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Oak Creek (AZ) at Sedona?
The Oak Creek (AZ) at Sedona gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09504420) 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 Oak Creek (AZ) at Sedona?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Oak Creek (AZ) at Sedona is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Oak Creek (AZ) rises?
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Where is the Oak Creek (AZ) at Sedona gauge located?
The gauge is located in Coconino County, Arizona at coordinates 34.8617°N, 111.7611°W. USGS site number: 09504420. 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