Santa Cruz River at Continental, AZ
Is Santa Cruz River at Continental, AZ flooding right now?
Santa Cruz River at Continental, AZ measured 1.66 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 12.3 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.66 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.34 ft on Sun, Oct 2, 1983.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 14.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.34 ft | 1983-10-02 |
| 14.75 ft | 1993-01-19 |
| 13.6 ft | 1977-10-09 |
| 12.4 ft | 1967-12-20 |
| 11.34 ft | 1955-08-19 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz River near Amado, AZ | 9.3 mi | Pima County |
| Barrel Canyon near Sonoita, AZ | 16.9 mi | Pima County |
| Santa Cruz River at Tubac, Az. | 18.2 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Pantano Wash near Vail, Az. | 21.0 mi | Pima County |
| Santa Cruz River at Silverlake Rd, at Tucson, AZ | 22.7 mi | Pima 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.