Major Flood
29 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Flow begins to reach railroad tracks.
20 ft
Flow reaches bottom of wellhouse.
18 ft
Flood stage. Begins to flow over banks.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1990 | 11.8 ft | 14,700 cfs |
| Sep 29, 1971 | 9.65 ft | 17,800 cfs |
| Aug 24, 1982 | 8.82 ft | 15,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Puerco River near Chambers?
The Puerco River near Chambers gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09396100) 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 Puerco River near Chambers?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Puerco River near Chambers is 18 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
How do I get alerts when Puerco River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Puerco River near Chambers 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 Puerco River near Chambers gauge located?
The gauge is located in Apache County, Arizona at coordinates 35.1822°N, 109.4471°W. USGS site number: 09396100. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Little Colorado River at Holbrook
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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