Hassayampa River Flow Today
As of October 23, 2026 at 1:00 AM, the Hassayampa River is flowing at 2.3 cfs near Arlington, AZ — 11% of normal for the date and down 89% in 24 hours. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0 to 2.3 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Hassayampa 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 Arlington, the Hassayampa River is running 2.3 cfs — 11% of normal, down 89% since yesterday. Along the river, 2 of 2 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 5% of normal).
How the Hassayampa 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
- Morristown1,854 ft 0 cfs0%
- Arlington839 ft 2.3 cfs11%
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 Hassayampa River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (5%).
Hassayampa River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Hassayampa River Near Morristown AZ
Oct 23, 12:30 AM · USGS 09516500 |
0 cfs | 0% | · | 6.40 ft | 10.6 ft below | 1,854 ft |
|
Hassayampa River Near Arlington AZ
Oct 23, 1:00 AM · USGS 09517000 |
2.3 cfs | 11% | -89% | 4.91 ft | 12.1 ft below | 839 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Hassayampa River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Hassayampa River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated 2026-10-12; the live gauge readings above are current).
Maximum streamflow by year
Hassayampa River
The Hassayampa River is a 113-mile-long river in central Arizona that flows through the Sonoran Desert. Historically, it was a major water source for Native Americans and early settlers, but now it primarily serves as an irrigation source for agriculture. The river's flow is highly variable and dependent on monsoon rains. It has been dammed several times to create reservoirs like Lake Pleasant, which provides water for the Phoenix metropolitan area. Recreation activities along the river include hiking, fishing, and kayaking, with several parks and preserves offering access to the river. The Hassayampa River is also an important ecological corridor, providing habitat for rare wildlife species like the southwestern willow flycatcher and the Sonoran Desert toad.
Fishing near the Hassayampa River
About the Hassayampa River
How is the Hassayampa River flowing right now?
As of October 23, 2026, the Hassayampa River is flowing at 2.3 cfs near Arlington, AZ, about 11% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0 to 2.3 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Hassayampa River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Hassayampa River is at 5% 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 Hassayampa River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Morristown (17.0 ft), Arlington (17.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
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.