Major Flood
20 ft
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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
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Widespread flooding of low-lying homes and roadways along the Verde River.
15 ft
Flooding of River Day Use Area on Owl Road at Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Flooding of ECO Farm, Rio Verde RV Park, and homes along Bates Road and Rocking Chair Ranch Road in Cottonwood begins.
12 ft
Nuisance flooding of property along riverbanks.
10 ft
High flow could lead to bank erosion and water ponding in backwater catch basins.
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 19, 1993 | 26.39 ft | 53,200 cfs |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 19.31 ft | 31,443 cfs |
| Feb 20, 1920 | 19.1 ft | 50,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Verde River above Clarkdale?
The Verde River above Clarkdale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09504000) 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 Verde River above Clarkdale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Verde River above Clarkdale is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Verde River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Verde River above Clarkdale 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 Verde River above Clarkdale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Yavapai County, Arizona at coordinates 34.8522°N, 112.0660°W. USGS site number: 09504000. 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