Santa Cruz River at Tubac, Az.
Is Santa Cruz River at Tubac, Az. flooding right now?
Santa Cruz River at Tubac, Az. measured 20.78 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 7.2 ft below its 28 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
20.78 ft
Streamflow
21 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 28 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 26.56 ft on Mon, Oct 23, 2000.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 26 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 28 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 29 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 9.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 26.56 ft | 2000-10-23 |
| 26.16 ft | 2007-08-02 |
| 25.3 ft | 2010-07-31 |
| 24.65 ft | 2005-07-31 |
| 24.56 ft | 2008-07-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz River near Amado, AZ | 9.1 mi | Pima County |
| Arivaca Creek at Arivaca, Az. | 17.4 mi | Pima County |
| Santa Cruz River at Continental, AZ | 18.2 mi | Pima County |
| Arivaca Creek near Arivaca, AZ | 18.3 mi | Pima County |
| Nogales Wash at Nogales, AZ | 19.7 mi | Santa Cruz 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.