Santa Cruz River near Nogales, Az.
Is Santa Cruz River near Nogales, Az. flooding right now?
Santa Cruz River near Nogales, Az. measured 2.57 ft on 2026-10-27 18:00:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge. Its action level is 9 ft; action level is not flood stage.
Gauge height
2.57 ft
Streamflow
136 cfs
The highest crest on record was 15.5 ft on Sun, Oct 9, 1977.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.5 ft | 1977-10-09 |
| 13.71 ft | 1955-08-20 |
| 13.5 ft | 1967-12-20 |
| 13.27 ft | 1954-07-10 |
| 12.94 ft | 1974-08-01 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nogales Wash at Nogales, AZ | 4.7 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Santa Cruz River near Lochiel, AZ | 15.5 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Santa Cruz River at Tubac, Az. | 21.6 mi | Santa Cruz County |
| Santa Cruz River near Amado, AZ | 29.7 mi | Pima County |
| Huachuca Canyon near Fort Huachuca, AZ | 29.9 mi | Cochise County |
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.