Major Flood
11.5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: TYSA3). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.3 ft
Low cord of Main Street Bridge in Quartzsite.
11.7 ft
100-year (one percent) flood. Widespread inundation throughout Quartzsite.
11.5 ft
Major Flood Stage. Major flooding begins to impact RV parks and other properties along banks of Tyson Wash.
11 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water begins to inundate portions of Holiday Palm RV Park and other susceptible properties along banks of Tyson Wash.
10.9 ft
Low point along left bank (west side) Tyson Wash in Quartzsite just upstream of Main Street Bridge.
10.1 ft
50-year flood.
10 ft
Low lying areas adjacent to Tyson Wash inundated.
7.5 ft
10-Year Flood
2 ft
Action Stage. Low water crossings flooded along Tyson Wash.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
TYSA3
River
Tyson Wash
County
La Paz, AZ
Coordinates
33.6660°N, 114.2214°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tyson Wash at Quartzsite?
The Tyson Wash at Quartzsite gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Tyson Wash at Quartzsite?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tyson Wash at Quartzsite is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 11.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tyson Wash rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tyson Wash at Quartzsite 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 Tyson Wash at Quartzsite gauge located?
The gauge is located in La Paz County, Arizona at coordinates 33.6660°N, 114.2214°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.