RIVER GAUGE · BONITA CREEK
Bonita Creek near Morenci
Graham County, Arizona
Water level5.79 ft
Flow50 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action11 ft4,570 cfs
Minor flood13 ft7,520 cfs
Moderate flood16 ft17,300 cfs
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
City of Safford's Pumping Plant likley under water.
- 16 ft
City of Safford Pumping Plant threatened.
- 13 ft
Bonita Creek Access Road impassible at all road crossings, isolating recreational users in the canyon.
- 11 ft
Water encroaches on road crossings along Bonita Creek Access Road. BLM day-use areas begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 1983 | 17.3 ft | 19,400 cfs |
| Jan 17, 1993 | 16.5 ft | 19,500 cfs |
| Jul 30, 2006 | 11.43 ft | 5,220 cfs |
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