Gila River at Kelvin, Az.
Is Gila River at Kelvin, Az. flooding right now?
Gila River at Kelvin, Az. measured 6.61 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 20.4 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.61 ft
Streamflow
19 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 35 ft. The highest crest on record was 33 ft on Sun, Oct 2, 1983.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 25 ft | 18.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 20.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 31 ft | 24.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 35 ft | 28.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 33 ft | 1983-10-02 |
| 32.3 ft | 1916-01-20 |
| 32 ft | 1926-09-28 |
| 31.55 ft | 1993-01-19 |
| 29.8 ft | 1916-10-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pinto Creek above Haunted Canyon near Miami, AZ | 20.9 mi | Gila County |
| Pinto Creek below Haunted Canyon near Miami, AZ | 21.9 mi | Gila County |
| Queen Creek below Whitlow Dam near Superior, Az. | 22.1 mi | Pinal County |
| Gila River below Coolidge Dam, Az. | 26.1 mi | Pinal County |
| Pinto Creek near Miami, AZ | 26.6 mi | Gila County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.