Verde River at Camp Verde, AZ
USGS gauge 09506000 · drainage 5,009 sq mi · observed Oct 16, 7:00 PM MST · 20 min old
Last 7 days Live gauge
Source: USGS Water Data API (continuous values), observed to Oct 16, 7:00 PM MST. Shaded band: 25th to 75th percentile of USGS daily statistics for each date; dashed: median. Flow in cfs.
Rate of rise and fall Live gauge
| Window | Flow then | Change to latest | Gage height then | Gage height change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 h | 1,190 cfs | ▼ -20 cfs (-1.7%) | 6.07 ft | -0.04 ft |
| 3 h | 1,230 cfs | ▼ -60 cfs (-4.9%) | 6.14 ft | -0.11 ft |
| 6 h | 1,290 cfs | ▼ -120 cfs (-9.3%) | 6.25 ft | -0.22 ft |
| 12 h | 1,460 cfs | ▼ -290 cfs (-19.9%) | 6.52 ft | -0.49 ft |
| 24 h | 1,900 cfs | ▼ -730 cfs (-38.4%) | 7.16 ft | -1.13 ft |
Last 7 days
| Measure | Flow | Time | Relative to latest reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest reading | 10,100 cfs | Oct 13, 9:00 PM MST | 70 h earlier |
| Lowest reading | 119 cfs | Oct 9, 11:00 PM MST | 164 h earlier |
Source: computed from USGS continuous readings (Water Data API) to Oct 16, 7:00 PM MST. Each row compares the latest reading with the reading closest to that many hours earlier; the arrow is steady (▬) when the change is within 1%.
Daily mean flow Live gauge
| Date (gauge-local) | Mean flow | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | – | Partial day |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2,423 cfs | |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5,903 cfs | |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6,795 cfs | |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1,297 cfs | |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 173 cfs | |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 127 cfs | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 122 cfs | |
| Oct 8, 2026 | – | Partial day |
Source: USGS Water Data API (continuous values); each mean uses readings on that gauge-local date, shown only with at least 80% of expected readings.
The same 50 days in earlier years Historical record
━ 2026 ╌ 2025 ╌ 2024 ╌ 2023
| Year | Mean flow | Highest day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 452 cfs | 6,830 cfs |
| 2025 | 252 cfs | 4,240 cfs |
| 2024 | 62 cfs | 98 cfs |
| 2023 | 96 cfs | 206 cfs |
Source: USGS daily mean flows (Water Data API). Each line is the 50 days from Aug 27 to Oct 15, shifted to the same calendar dates in earlier years; gaps are days without a published value. Recent days are provisional.
Compared with this gauge’s record Historical record
| Measure | Value | When or rank |
|---|---|---|
| Peak daily flow, last 7 days | 6,830 cfs | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Last time daily flow was this high or higher | 8,330 cfs | Mar 24, 2023 (4 years earlier) |
| Last day above the 90th percentile for its date, before this peak | Oct 1, 2026 | 12 days earlier |
| Days above the 75th percentile for their date | 13 of 30 | last 30 days |
| October 1 to 15, mean flow | 1,213 cfs | rank 1 highest of 50 years |
| Peak daily mean compared with annual instantaneous peaks of record | Exceeded by 23 of 43 | return period about 1.8 years (Weibull: (N+1)/rank) |
Source: USGS daily mean flows (Water Data API), 1934 to 2026 (18,094 days), data through Oct 15, 2026, computed 2026-10-17; method record-v1. Percentiles are USGS daily statistics. Recent days are provisional.
Largest annual peaks Historical record
Ten largest peaks of record
| Date | Peak flow | Gage height at peak |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 1993 | 119,000 cfs | 28.36 ft |
| Mar 3, 1938 | 97,000 cfs | 26.10 ft |
| Mar 6, 1995 | 75,500 cfs | 24.25 ft |
| Feb 12, 2005 | 62,000 cfs | 22.15 ft |
| Feb 15, 2019 | 52,700 cfs | 22.19 ft |
| Feb 7, 1937 | 41,700 cfs | 19.90 ft |
| Mar 14, 1941 | 30,000 cfs | 16.85 ft |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 21,600 cfs | 15.52 ft |
| Jan 28, 2008 | 20,800 cfs | 14.86 ft |
| Sep 13, 1939 | 16,100 cfs | 13.04 ft |
Five most recent annual peaks
| Date | Peak flow | Gage height at peak |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2019 | 52,700 cfs | 22.19 ft |
| Aug 14, 2018 | 1,480 cfs | 7.59 ft |
| Feb 28, 2017 | 8,000 cfs | 12.53 ft |
| Feb 2, 2016 | 1,310 cfs | 7.25 ft |
| Mar 3, 2015 | 21,600 cfs | 15.52 ft |
Source: USGS annual peak streamflow (Water Data API), 43 annual peaks, 1934 to 2019. A water year's peak is its highest instantaneous flow.
Historic crests Official NWS
| Date | Crest stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 1993 | 28.36 ft | 119,000 cfs |
| Mar 2, 1938 | 26.10 ft | 97,000 cfs |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 25.04 ft | 78,863 cfs |
| Mar 5, 1995 | 24.25 ft | 75,500 cfs |
| Feb 14, 2019 | 22.19 ft | 52,700 cfs |
| Feb 11, 2005 | 22.15 ft | 62,000 cfs |
| Feb 6, 1937 | 19.90 ft | 41,700 cfs |
| Mar 13, 1941 | 16.85 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| Mar 2, 2015 | 15.52 ft | 21,600 cfs |
| Jan 27, 2008 | 14.86 ft | 20,800 cfs |
Source: National Weather Service forecast point VCVA3 (Verde River below Camp Verde), historic crests as published by the NWS; the NWS may have recorded them on an older gauge datum. The USGS annual peaks above are a separate record and can differ in date, flow and datum.
Gage height to flow rating Historical record
Line: current USGS rating, gage height (ft, horizontal) to flow (cfs, vertical). ● latest reading, 6.03 ft and 1,170 cfs.
Source: USGS rating table for the gauge (NWIS rating depot, expanded shifted rating, 3,052 rows, thinned to 94 points), fetched Oct 16, 7:12 PM MST. Ratings are provisional and change with the channel.
Snow water equivalent at nearby SNOTEL stations Weather station
| Station | Distance | Elevation | Snow water now | Median for date | Of median | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Butte | 22 mi | 7,360 ft | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | – | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Baker Butte Smt | 23 mi | 7,730 ft | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | – | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Happy Jack | 30 mi | 7,520 ft | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | – | Oct 15, 2026 |
Source: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service SNOTEL stations within 37 miles of the gauge (AWDB web service), fetched Oct 16, 6:48 PM MST. Provisional data; stations may not drain to this gauge.
Sources and method
- Data: U.S. Geological Survey. Terms
- River forecasts and flood stages: National Weather Service. National Water Model guidance: NOAA. Terms
- Snow data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. Terms
USGS daily statistics, downloaded 2026-10-12
Percentile method: trailing 24 h mean vs USGS daily percentiles for calendar date 10-16.
Percentile is estimated from USGS published daily percentiles. Readings are provisional until USGS reviews them. Not endorsed by USGS, NOAA or the National Weather Service. Not for navigation or safety-of-life decisions; the absence of an alert is not a statement that conditions are safe.