River stage
Sedona, Oak Creek
- River level
- 6.29 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +4.05 ft
- Recent high
- 5.72 ft
- Recent low
- 2.16 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS OAKA3
- 30-day change
- +4.06 ft
- Average
- 2.30 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 20.33 ft
In brief
The Oak Creek at Sedona, AZ read 6.29 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 0.71 ft below action stage. That is 4.06 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge OAKA3
At this level: Multiple private low water crossings and bridges over Oak Creek above Sedona become impassable.
Water 57 °F (14 °C) · -3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20.33 ft | 1993-02-19 |
| 2 | 18.47 ft | 1995-03-06 |
| 3 | 18.47 ft | 2004-12-29 |
| 4 | 16.40 ft | 2023-03-22 |
| 5 | 12.11 ft | 2019-02-15 |
| 6 | 11.59 ft | 1982-11-30 |
| 7 | 11.34 ft | 2007-12-07 |
| 8 | 10.95 ft | 2015-03-02 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 5.00 ft
Multiple private low water crossings and bridges over Oak Creek above Sedona become impassable.
- 7.00 ft
Likely to cause minor flooding downstream in Page Springs area near stream gage OACA3 4 to 6 hours later.
- 13.00 ft
Stream reaches terrace under Tlaquepaque bridge. Low water crossings closed.
- 14.00 ft
Flood stage. Several islands downstream in Sedona evacuated. Minor flooding of access roads, buildings, and residences along Oak Creek.
- 16.00 ft
Flooding 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.
- 18.00 ft
Minor damage to shops and galleries near the Tlaquepaque bridge.
- 20.00 ft
Major flooding to mobile homes downstream from the Tlaquepaque bridge and access roads along Oak Creek through Sedona.
- 24.50 ft
Creek reaches bottom of pedestrian and highway bridges at Tlaquepaque.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Oak Creek flooding at Sedona?
No. The Oak Creek at Sedona is at 6.29 ft, 0.71 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Sedona?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 7 ft, minor flooding 14 ft, moderate flooding 17 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Oak Creek has been at Sedona?
The highest crest on record is 20.33 ft, on 1993-02-19.
Is the Oak Creek high or low right now at Sedona?
At 6.29 ft it is higher than 100% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Sedona, Oak Creek?
The water temperature at Sedona, Oak Creek is 57 °F (14.0 °C), measured 6:45 pm by USGS. It has fallen 3.2 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge OAKA3); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 09504420). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.