RIVER GAUGE · GILA RIVER
Gila River at Painted Rock Lake
Maricopa County, Arizona
Water level535.02 ft
Flow48 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action550 ft
Minor flood661 ft
Major flood705 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 705 ft
Water reaches the reservoir embankment crest elevation. Crest length is 4780 feet.
- 661 ft
Water reaches the reservoir spillway crest elevation. Spillway length is 610 feet.
- 550 ft
Flood releases begin through outlet gates.
- 530 ft
The reservoir is empty.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 1993 | 667.05 ft | 26,474 cfs |
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