RIVER GAUGE · GILA RIVER
Gila River at Coolidge Dam
Gila County, Arizona
Water level2400.37 ft
Flow3,370 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action2511 ft1 cfs
Minor flood2515 ft10,000 cfs
Moderate flood2521 ft35,000 cfs
Major flood2523 ft42,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 2533 ft
Coolidge Dam is overtopped. Flows of over 120000 cubic feet per second will cause massive bank erosion and damage near Winkleman.
- 2526 ft
Homes threatened on the southeast side of winkleman. Resulting backup of san pedro river threatens numerous homes near dudleyville.
- 2523 ft
Highway 77 bridge approaches overtopped.
- 2521 ft
Water begins to backup into the San Pedro River towards Dudleyville.
- 2518 ft
Highway 77 bridge abutments are threatened due to debris and bank erosion.
- 2515 ft
Winkleman flats and other parks near the river are flooded.
- 2511 ft
Precautionary evacuations in the RV Park in Winkleman Flats.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 1993 | 2521.36 ft | 33,000 cfs |
| Feb 27, 1980 | 2520.3 ft | 27,200 cfs |
| Mar 17, 1985 | 2514.6 ft | 4,250 cfs |
More on Gila River
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