Major Flood
2523 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
2521 ft
Minor Flood
2515 ft
Action Stage
2511 ft
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.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Gila River at Coolidge Dam?
The Gila River at Coolidge Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09469000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Gila River at Coolidge Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Gila River at Coolidge Dam is 2515 feet. Action stage begins at 2511 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 2521 feet, and major flooding at 2523 feet.
How do I get alerts when Gila River rises?
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Where is the Gila River at Coolidge Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gila County, Arizona at coordinates 33.1756°N, 110.5279°W. USGS site number: 09469000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey