Verde River river
Total streamflow across the Verde River was last observed at 476 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 944 acre-ft of water today; about 65% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 735 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-03-23 when daily discharge volume was observed at 197,750 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Verde River Blw Bartlett Dam reporting a streamflow rate of 144 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Verde R Blw Tangle Creek with a gauge stage of 6.71 ft. This river is monitored from 6 different streamgauging stations along the Verde River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 4,116 ft, the Verde River Near Paulden.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Verde River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Verde River
All 6 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Verde River Near Paulden
AZ
USGS 09503700
|
16 | 2.60 | 19.0 | 81% | 6 | 23,200 | 4,116 |
|
Verde River Near Clarkdale
AZ
USGS 09504000
|
57 | 1.61 | -1.4 | 89% | 46 | 53,200 | 3,517 |
|
Verde River Near Camp Verde
AZ
USGS 09506000
|
62 | 3.35 | -1.2 | 77% | 20 | 119,000 | 2,881 |
|
Verde R Blw Tangle Creek
AZ
USGS 09508500
|
91 | 6.71 | -7.8 | 63% | 38 | 150,000 | 2,026 |
|
Verde River Blw Bartlett Dam
AZ
USGS 09510000
|
144 | 1.57 | 0.0 | 61% | 33 | 101,000 | 1,586 |
|
Verde River Near Scottsdale
AZ
USGS 09511300
|
106 | 0.54 | -2.8 | 49% | 34 | 98,000 | 1,359 |
Year-over-year discharge
Each year's aggregate streamflow overlaid on a calendar-year axis. Toggle individual years from the legend to compare current conditions against past wet / dry cycles.
Seasonal discharge comparison
All recorded years on a Jan–Dec axis · latest year highlighted
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Verde River
The Verde River is a tributary of the Salt River in the US state of Arizona. It is 170 miles long and flows through the Verde Valley, forming a significant part of its hydrology. The river has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back more than 10,000 years. Today, the river is a vital source of water for irrigation, supporting agriculture in the surrounding areas. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, such as the Bartlett Dam, which provides hydroelectric power and water storage. The river is also a popular recreational spot, with activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping attracting tourists to the area. The Verde River is a significant natural resource for the state of Arizona, providing water and recreation for its residents and visitors.
Recreation along the Verde River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Verde River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Verde River
Where does the data for the Verde River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.