What is the current flow on Verde River?
The latest flow USGS gauge 09510000 has published for Verde River is 1,210 cfs, observed Nov 15, 2:30 AM UTC. No newer reading is available, so check the gauge before relying on it.
Verde River Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Latest USGS reading
5.86 ft
Flow 1,210 cfs · Water temp 58.3°F (14.6°C) · as of
USGS has not published a newer reading since . The gauge may be offline or reporting late, so no fishing verdict is given; check the USGS station page before you go.
Flow is 1,210 cfs — much higher than typical for this date (typical median: 280 cfs).
Flow
1,210 cfs
Gauge Height
5.86 ft
Water Temp
58.3°F (14.6°C)
Water Temperature
58.3°F (14.6°C) · as of Nov 15, 2:30 AM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 09510000 is a public stream gauge on Verde River in Arizona. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There is 1 same-waterway gauge nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
How Verde River Runs Through the Year
Across 118 years of USGS daily records, Verde River here runs highest in March (typically about 630 cfs) and lowest in June (about 180 cfs). High water comes with spring rain and thaw, then the stream drops through summer; the peak month carries about 3 times the flow of June.
| Month | Typical flow |
|---|---|
| January | 280 cfs |
| February | 390 cfs |
| March | 630 cfs |
| April | 420 cfs |
| May | 200 cfs |
| June | 180 cfs |
| July | 220 cfs |
| August | 250 cfs |
| September | 190 cfs |
| October | 220 cfs |
| November (this month) | 290 cfs |
| December | 310 cfs |
Typical flow is the average of the USGS daily median for each day of the month at this gauge.
Verde River Flood and Flow Records
The highest flow USGS has recorded at this gauge is 101,000 cfs, on March 2, 1978. The water stood 25.90 ft on the gauge that day. Annual peak records here run from 1938 to 2015.
Gauges Along Verde River
USGS runs 7 gauges on Verde River, listed here from upstream to downstream. This gauge measures runoff from 6,161 square miles of watershed.
- VERDE RIVER NEAR PAULDEN, AZ · drains 2,150 sq mi
- VERDE RIVER NEAR CLARKDALE, AZ · drains 3,124 sq mi
- VERDE RIVER ABOVE CAMP VERDE, AZ
- VERDE RIVER NEAR CAMP VERDE, AZ · drains 4,645 sq mi
- VERDE RIVER BELOW EAST VERDE RIVER NEAR CHILDS, AZ · drains 5,241 sq mi
- VERDE RIVER BELOW BARTLETT DAM, AZ · this gauge · drains 6,161 sq mi
- VERDE RIVER NEAR SCOTTSDALE, AZ · drains 6,250 sq mi
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Other Nearby Gauges
- BARTLETT RESERVOIR AT BARTLETT DAM, AZ · 1.9 mi
- SYCAMORE CREEK NEAR FORT MCDOWELL, AZ · 10.5 mi
- HORSESHOE RESERVOIR AT HORSESHOE DAM, AZ · 12.5 mi
- CAVE CREEK BLW COTTONWOOD CR NEAR CAVE CREEK, AZ. · 17.6 mi
- SALT RIVER BLW STEWART MOUNTAIN DAM, AZ · 18.3 mi
- VERDE RVR BLW TANGLE CREEK, ABV HORSESHOE DAM, AZ · 18.6 mi
- TONTO CREEK ABOVE GUN CREEK, NEAR ROOSEVELT, AZ · 23.7 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the water temperature on Verde River?
The latest reported water temperature on Verde River is 58.3°F (14.6°C) as of Nov 15, 2:30 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near Verde River?
Other gauges on Verde River worth checking include VERDE RIVER NEAR SCOTTSDALE, AZ (17.3 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
When is Verde River highest and lowest?
Across 118 years of USGS daily records, Verde River here runs highest in March (typically about 630 cfs) and lowest in June (about 180 cfs). High water comes with spring rain and thaw, then the stream drops through summer; the peak month carries about 3 times the flow of June.
What is the highest flow ever recorded on Verde River?
The highest flow USGS has recorded at this gauge is 101,000 cfs, on March 2, 1978. The water stood 25.90 ft on the gauge that day. Annual peak records here run from 1938 to 2015.
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