River stage
Morenci, Eagle Creek
- River level
- 1.80 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.05 ft
- Recent high
- 4.91 ft
- Recent low
- 1.57 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS ECMA3
- 30-day change
- -1.15 ft
- Average
- 1.94 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 15.50 ft
In brief
The Eagle Creek at Morenci, AZ read 1.80 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 8.20 ft below minor flood stage. That is 1.15 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge ECMA3
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.50 ft | 1993-01-18 |
| 2 | 14.79 ft | 1993-01-08 |
| 3 | 13.69 ft | 1995-01-05 |
| 4 | 13.04 ft | 1983-10-02 |
| 5 | 12.80 ft | 1965-12-30 |
| 6 | 12.50 ft | 1978-12-18 |
| 7 | 11.59 ft | 1991-03-02 |
| 8 | 11.15 ft | 1972-10-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 10.00 ft
Diversion structures upstream of water pumping plant for Morenci Mine threatened.
- 12.00 ft
Pumping works at pumping plant for Morenci Mine threatened.
- 14.00 ft
Damage to pumping works likely
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Eagle Creek flooding at Morenci?
No. The Eagle Creek at Morenci is at 1.8 ft, 8.2 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Morenci?
The National Weather Service sets minor flooding 10 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Eagle Creek has been at Morenci?
The highest crest on record is 15.5 ft, on 1993-01-18.
Is the Eagle Creek high or low right now at Morenci?
At 1.8 ft it is higher than 56% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge ECMA3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 09447000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.