Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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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
19 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
13.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major flooding begins.
19.7 ft
Water reaches the flow of record, established September 5th, 1970.
19 ft
Moderate flooding begins.
17 ft
Water reaches flood stage.
13.5 ft
Water reaches Alert Stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 1970 | 19.7 ft | 24,200 cfs |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 17.14 ft | 15,500 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1978 | 16 ft | 17,900 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SYCA3
River
Sycamore Creek
County
Maricopa, AZ
Coordinates
33.6942°N, 111.5418°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sycamore Creek near Ft McDowell?
The Sycamore Creek near Ft McDowell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09510200) 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 Sycamore Creek near Ft McDowell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sycamore Creek near Ft McDowell is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 13.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sycamore Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sycamore Creek near Ft McDowell 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 Sycamore Creek near Ft McDowell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Maricopa County, Arizona at coordinates 33.6942°N, 111.5418°W. USGS site number: 09510200. 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
- Gauge readings unavailable due to low water conditions. The gauge sensor is no longer in the water.