Can you swim here today?
Brandenburg Wash
Arizona · River
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect
Use cautionAs of August 21, 2026, USGS gauge 09473000, 3.6 miles away, reports a streamflow of 1 ft³/s near Brandenburg Wash but no water-temperature reading.
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 09473000, as of Aug 21, 9:45 AM UTC
- An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Western Pima County Including Ajo/Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and other areas. — NWS Tucson AZ
Streamflow
1 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
0.34 ft
water level
No official beach-advisory feed for Arizona yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge ARAVAIPA CREEK NEAR MAMMOTH, AZ. (3.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:45 AM UTC.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.