Rivers in Arizona
Oak Creek (AZ) at Sedona
Below flood stage
2.42ftStage
Observed Thu, Oct 1, 10:45 AM UTC
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.20 ftThu, Oct 1, 11:00 AM UTC
- Record crest
- 20.33 ft1993
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 24.50 ftCreek reaches bottom of pedestrian and highway bridges at Tlaquepaque.
- 20.00 ftMajor flooding to mobile homes downstream from the Tlaquepaque bridge and access roads along Oak Creek through Sedona.
- 18.00 ftMinor damage to shops and galleries near the Tlaquepaque bridge.
- 16.00 ftFlooding begins at Rancho Sedona RV Park on Bear Wallow Lane, Trails End Drive, Oak Creek Mobilodge, Poco Diablo Resort on Sycamore Road and Oak Creek Cliffs Drive, and Chavez Crossing Campground.
- 14.00 ftFlood stage. Several islands downstream in Sedona evacuated. Minor flooding of access roads, buildings, and residences along Oak Creek.
- 13.00 ftStream reaches terrace under Tlaquepaque bridge. Low water crossings closed.
- 7.00 ftLikely to cause minor flooding downstream in Page Springs area near stream gage OACA3 4 to 6 hours later.
- 5.00 ftMultiple private low water crossings and bridges over Oak Creek above Sedona become impassable.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 30, 2026.
Crest history
18 crests on NOAA’s list since 1982.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 19, 1993 | 20.33 ft |
| 2 | March 6, 1995 | 18.47 ft |
| 3 | December 29, 2004 | 18.47 ft |
| 4 | March 22, 2023 | 16.40 ft |
| 5 | February 15, 2019 | 12.11 ft |
| 6 | November 30, 1982 | 11.59 ft |
| 7 | December 7, 2007 | 11.34 ft |
| 8 | March 2, 2015 | 10.95 ft |
| 9 | February 13, 1992 | 10.29 ft |
| 10 | March 1, 1991 | 9.32 ft |
| 11 | December 27, 1983 | 9.25 ft |
| 12 | November 29, 1985 | 9.15 ft |
| 13 | January 26, 2013 | 8.32 ft |
| 14 | December 23, 2016 | 8.01 ft |
| 15 | December 27, 1984 | 7.98 ft |
| 16 | October 11, 1986 | 7.96 ft |
| 17 | February 13, 2003 | 7.80 ft |
| 18 | March 1, 2014 | 6.12 ft |
Most recent crests
- March 22, 2023: 16.40 ft
- February 15, 2019: 12.11 ft
- December 23, 2016: 8.01 ft
- March 2, 2015: 10.95 ft
- March 1, 2014: 6.12 ft
- January 26, 2013: 8.32 ft
- December 7, 2007: 11.34 ft
- December 29, 2004: 18.47 ft
- February 13, 2003: 7.80 ft
- March 6, 1995: 18.47 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.