Is the Santa Cruz River flooding?

Arizona · 14 gauges · Arizona river levels

The Santa Cruz River is tracked by 14 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 Santa Cruz River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 5 of 14 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 2 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 Santa Cruz River at Tucson, AZ. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.20 ft on 2 October 1983, carrying 52,700 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1914 (109 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.00 ft, 22.2 ft below that record.

Drains 2,222 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,323 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Santa Cruz River near Nogales, Az.No flooding1.55 ft
Santa Cruz River at Tubac, Az.No flooding20.78 ft28 ft
Santa Cruz River at Continental, AZNo flooding1.66 ft14 ft
Santa Cruz River at Tucson, AZNo flooding0.00 ft12 ft
Santa Cruz River at Cortaro, AZNo flooding8.21 ft18.5 ft
Santa Cruz River at Trico Road, near Marana, Az.No flooding2.51 ft14 ft
Santa Cruz River near Amado, AZNo current data
Santa Cruz River at Starr Pass Gcs at Tucson AZNo current data
Santa Cruz River at Mission Lane Gcs at Tucson, AZNo current data
Santa Cruz River at Ina Rd near Tucson AZNo current data
Santa Cruz River at Sanders Rd. near. Marana, Az.No current data
Santa Cruz River near Lochiel, AZNo flood stage defined5.05 ft
Santa Cruz River at Silverlake Rd, at Tucson, AZNo flood stage defined24.51 ft
Santa Cruz River near Laveen, Az.No flood stage defined7.81 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.