Is the Rillito Creek flooding?

Arizona · 2 gauges · Arizona river levels

The Rillito Creek is tracked by 2 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 Rillito Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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.

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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 Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson, AZ. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.84 ft on 8 January 1993, carrying 24,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1988 (37 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.26 ft, 11.6 ft below that record.

Drains 871 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,369 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson, AZNo flooding3.26 ft11.5 ft
Rillito Creek at La Cholla Blvd near Tucson, Az.No flooding1.82 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.