IsItFlooding

Is the Gila River flooding?

Arizona · 17 gauges · Arizona river levels

The Gila River is tracked by 17 USGS streamgauges in Arizona. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Gila River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 7 of 17 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Arizona river levels.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Gila River below Gillespie Dam, Az (Flow below Dam). The highest level ever recorded there was 18.81 ft on 16 February 1980, carrying 178,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1891 (96 annual peaks).

Drains 49,650 sq mi · gauge elevation 753 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Gila River at Duncan, AZNo flooding9.29 ft20 ft
Gila River at Head of Safford Valley, near Solomon,No flooding9.06 ft21 ft
Gila River at Calva, AZNo flooding5.47 ft20 ft
Gila River at Kelvin, Az.No flooding6.86 ft27 ft
Gila River near Maricopa, Az.No flooding0.97 ft6 ft
Gila River near Dateland, AZNo flooding2.59 ft9 ft
Gila River near Dome, AZNo flooding14.73 ft24 ft
Gila River at Attaway, AZNo current data———
Gila River near Sacaton, Az.No current data———
Gila River at State Hwy 85, near Buckeye, AZNo current data———
Gila River below Gillespie Dam, Az (Flow below Dam)No current data———
Gila River near Mohawk, AZNo current data———
Gila River near Clifton, AZNo flood stage defined3.64 ft—
Gila River below Coolidge Dam, Az.No flood stage defined0.08 ft—
Gila River at Estrella Parkway, near Goodyear, AZNo flood stage defined3.46 ft—
Gila River below Gillespie Dam, Az (Low-Flow Station)No flood stage defined4.27 ft—
Gila River below Painted Rock Dam, AZNo flood stage defined1.01 ft—
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.