San Francisco River at Clifton, AZ
Is San Francisco River at Clifton, AZ flooding right now?
San Francisco River at Clifton, AZ measured 9.13 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 14.9 ft below its 24 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
9.13 ft
Streamflow
134 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 24 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 30.5 ft on Mon, Dec 3, 1906.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 12.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 24 ft | 14.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 16.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 18.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 30.5 ft | 1906-12-03 |
| 29.72 ft | 1983-10-02 |
| 29.7 ft | 1905-11-27 |
| 29.7 ft | 1891-02-21 |
| 29 ft | 1905-01-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Gila River near Clifton, AZ | 6.3 mi | Greenlee County |
| Eagle Creek above Pumping Plant, near Morenci, Az. | 8.5 mi | Greenlee County |
| Bonita Creek near Morenci, Az. | 15.1 mi | Graham County |
| Gila River at Head of Safford Valley, near Solomon, | 15.9 mi | Graham County |
| Blue River near Clifton, Az. | 17.3 mi | Greenlee 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.