RIVER GAUGE · PUERCO RIVER
Puerco River near Chambers
Apache County, Arizona
Water level2.68 ft
Flow452 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood29 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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