Santa Cruz River at Tucson, AZ
Is Santa Cruz River at Tucson, AZ flooding right now?
Santa Cruz River at Tucson, AZ measured -0.51 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 12.5 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
-0.51 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.2 ft on Sun, Oct 2, 1983.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 13.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 15.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.2 ft | 1983-10-02 |
| 21.8 ft | 1977-10-10 |
| 11.67 ft | 1993-01-19 |
| 11.67 ft | 2005-08-23 |
| 10.72 ft | 2007-07-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz River at Mission Lane Gcs at Tucson, AZ | 0.5 mi | Pima County |
| Santa Cruz River at Starr Pass Gcs at Tucson AZ | 1.1 mi | Pima County |
| Santa Cruz River at Silverlake Rd, at Tucson, AZ | 1.5 mi | Pima County |
| Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson, AZ | 5.2 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.