Is the San Pedro River flooding?

Arizona · 7 gauges · Arizona river levels

The San Pedro River is tracked by 7 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 San Pedro River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 7 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 San Pedro River at Charleston, AZ. The highest level ever recorded there was 21.90 ft on 28 September 1926, carrying 98,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1916 (110 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.66 ft, 16.2 ft below that record.

Drains 1,234 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,957 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
San Pedro River at Palominas, Az.No flooding7.03 ft16 ft
San Pedro River at Charleston, AZNo flooding5.66 ft
San Pedro River near Tombstone, AZNo flooding6.37 ft15 ft
San Pedro River at Redington Bridge near Redington, AZNo flooding8.61 ft12.5 ft
San Pedro River at St David, AZNo current data
San Pedro River near Benson, Ariz.No current data
San Pedro River near Redington, ArizNo current data
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.