Major Flood
20.5 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
19.5 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20.59 ft
at 20.59 feet. Flood of January 11, 2005. During this flood event about 40 homes and garages in Mesquite were damaged.
20.5 ft
at 20.50 feet, major flood stage with inundation begins to impact a significant number of structures near Mesquite.
20.01 ft
flood of December 21, 2010. During this flood, two homes near Mesquite had water damage. Coyote Willows Golf Course was under water for three days. Hafen baseball fields at Hunter Park inundated by several feet of water.
19.5 ft
at 19.50 feet, moderate flooding will occur with portions of Coyote Willows Golf Course inundated. Water begin to encroach upon several properties in Mesquite. Ballfields at Hunter Sports Park begin to flood.
19 ft
at 19.0 feet, minor flooding will occur with inundation of agricultural fields near Littlefield.
17 ft
Monitor 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1988 | 22.37 ft | 61,000 cfs |
| Dec 21, 2010 | 19.82 ft | 31,000 cfs |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 15.93 ft | 37,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Virgin River at Littlefield?
The Virgin River at Littlefield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09415000) 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 Virgin River at Littlefield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Virgin River at Littlefield is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19.5 feet, and major flooding at 20.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Virgin River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Virgin River at Littlefield 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 Virgin River at Littlefield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mohave County, Arizona at coordinates 36.8917°N, 113.9236°W. USGS site number: 09415000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Virgin River at Scenic Bridge
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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