RIVER GAUGE · GILA RIVER
Gila River at Duncan
Greenlee County, Arizona
Water level14.62 ft
Flow4,420 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft7,500 cfs
Minor flood20 ft18,000 cfs
Moderate flood21 ft22,000 cfs
Major flood22 ft25,800 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Major Flood Stage: Large sections of Duncan flood including business district, residences, and Highway 75.
- 21 ft
Moderate Flood Stage: Water running over top of left bank of Highway 75 bridge approach in Duncan. Fields adjacent to the river and structures close to the river flood.
- 20 ft
Minor Flood Stage: Highway 75 bridge approach bottom reached on left bank. Dike structure failure is a possibility.
- 18 ft
Bankfull Stage: Water near the top of the dike structure and may start causing erosion downstream of bridge.
- 16 ft
Action Stage: Water could begin to damage the dike structure that protects Duncan.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2005 | 21.36 ft | — |
| Sep 15, 2013 | 17.67 ft | 10,700 cfs |
| Jul 26, 2008 | 14.67 ft | 6,930 cfs |
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