Agua Fria River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM, the Agua Fria River is flowing at 14 cfs near Humboldt, AZ — 842% of normal for the date and up 3% in 24 hours. 2 of 3 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0.2 to 14 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Agua Fria River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Humboldt, the Agua Fria River is running 14 cfs — 842% of normal, up 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 453% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Agua Fria River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Agua Fria River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Humboldt4,381 ft 14 cfs842%
- Rock Springs1,794 ft 0.2 cfs64%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Agua Fria River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (453%).
Agua Fria River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Agua Fria River Near Humboldt AZ
Oct 9, 12:00 AM · USGS 09512450 |
14 cfs | 842% | +3% | 11.92 ft | · | 4,381 ft |
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Agua Fria River Near Mayer AZ
Last reported Oct 2 · USGS 09512500 |
44 cfs | · | · | 3.85 ft | · | 3,455 ft |
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Agua Fria River Near Rock Springs AZ
Oct 9, 12:30 AM · USGS 09512800 |
0.2 cfs | 64% | -76% | 2.67 ft | 13.3 ft below | 1,794 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Agua Fria River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Creek Gauge: Rock Springs |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 57–1,785 cfs typical | III |
| Agua Fria River Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | II–III |
| Agua Fria River Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | II–IV+ |
| Agua Fria River Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | III–IV |
| Ash Creek Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | · |
| Bishop Creek Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | III |
| Bishop Creek Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | III–IV |
| Indian Creek Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | IV–V |
| Little Ash Creek Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | IV |
| Lousy Canyon Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | · |
| Lousy Canyon Tributary Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | IV–V |
| Silver Creek Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | SILVER–III |
| Sycamore Creek Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | III–IV |
| Tank Creek Gauge: Mayer |
No live range | · | 100–1,000 cfs | III+ |
Dams & reservoirs on the Agua Fria River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Agua Fria River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Agua Fria River
The Agua Fria River is a tributary of the Gila River in Arizona that stretches for approximately 120 miles. Historically, the river was a vital source of water for the indigenous communities who lived along its banks. Today, the Agua Fria River is used primarily for agricultural purposes, including irrigation and grazing. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Horseshoe Dam and the Bartlett Dam. These structures help regulate the flow of the river and provide water for nearby communities. Recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and hiking are popular along the river, particularly in the Agua Fria National Monument, which is home to a diverse array of wildlife and plant species.
Fishing near the Agua Fria River
About the Agua Fria River
How is the Agua Fria River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Agua Fria River is flowing at 14 cfs near Humboldt, AZ, about 842% of normal for the date. Across its 3 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0.2 to 14 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Agua Fria River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Agua Fria River is at 453% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Agua Fria River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Rock Springs (16.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Agua Fria River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.