Santa Cruz River at Cortaro, AZ
Is Santa Cruz River at Cortaro, AZ flooding right now?
Santa Cruz River at Cortaro, AZ measured 8.20 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 10.3 ft below its 18.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
8.20 ft
Streamflow
28 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18.5 ft, with major flooding at 20.7 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.69 ft on Sat, Jul 31, 2010.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17.2 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18.5 ft | 10.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19.5 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 20.7 ft | 12.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.69 ft | 2010-07-31 |
| 16.57 ft | 1983-10-02 |
| 15.06 ft | 2006-07-31 |
| 14.6 ft | 1993-01-19 |
| 13.26 ft | 2009-07-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz River at Ina Rd near Tucson AZ | 1.2 mi | Pima County |
| Canada Del Oro below Ina Road, near Tucson, Az. | 3.3 mi | Pima County |
| Santa Cruz River near. Rillito, Az. | 5.0 mi | Pima County |
| Canada Del Oro near Tucson, AZ | 5.3 mi | Pima County |
| Rillito Creek at La Cholla Blvd near Tucson, Az. | 5.9 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.