Babocomari River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 12:15 AM, the Babocomari River is flowing at 0.2 cfs near Tombstone, AZ — 61% of normal for the date and down 24% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Babocomari 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 Tombstone, the Babocomari River is running 0.2 cfs — 61% of normal, down 24% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 61% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Babocomari River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Babocomari 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
- Tombstone3,979 ft 0.2 cfs61%
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 Babocomari River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (61%).
Babocomari River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Babocomari River Near Tombstone AZ
Oct 3, 12:15 AM · USGS 09471400 |
0.2 cfs | 61% | -24% | 0.37 ft | 3,979 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 Babocomari 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babocomari River Gauge: Tombstone |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 0–1 cfs typical | II–III |
Babocomari River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Babocomari River
The Babocomari River is a 60-mile-long river in southeastern Arizona, USA. The river is historically significant as it was used by the Apache tribe for irrigation and hunting, and was later used by Spanish settlers for farming. The river flows through the San Rafael Valley and is fed by several smaller streams. The Babocomari River is also home to several reservoirs and dams, including the Babocomari Dam, which was built in the early 1900s for agricultural purposes, and the Mustang Dam, which was built in the 1970s for flood control. The Babocomari River is used for recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, and birdwatching, and is also an important source of water for agriculture in the region.
Fishing near the Babocomari River
About the Babocomari River
How is the Babocomari River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Babocomari River is flowing at 0.2 cfs near Tombstone, AZ, about 61% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Babocomari River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Babocomari River is at 61% 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.
Is the Babocomari 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.