RIVER GAUGE · GILA RIVER
Gila River near Calva
Graham County, Arizona
Water level3.50 ft
Flow314 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft13,000 cfs
Minor flood20 ft30,000 cfs
Moderate flood24 ft53,000 cfs
Major flood27 ft72,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27 ft
Large sections of bylas north of highway 70 flooded.
- 24 ft
Homes threatened in bylas. Agricultural flooding and inundation of portions of highway 70 continues.
- 22 ft
Reaching maximum extent of agricultural flooding. Highway 70 bridge approaches and portions of highway near bylas likely under water.
- 20 ft
Agricultural fields flooded in bylas and geronimo areas. Portions of highway 70 near bylas threatened. Highway 70 bridge approaches near bylas threatened.
- 15 ft
Low-lying riparian areas flooded.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 1983 | 23 ft | 150,000 cfs |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 21.96 ft | — |
| Jan 19, 1993 | 19.68 ft | 109,000 cfs |
More on Gila River
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