Gila River near Calva
Arizona — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Graham County, Arizona on the Gila River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 09466500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
27 ft
72,000 cfs
Moderate Flood
24 ft
53,000 cfs
Minor Flood
20 ft
30,000 cfs
Action Stage
15 ft
13,000 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 1983 | 23 ft | 150,000 cfs |
| Oct 2, 1983 | 23 ft | 150,000 cfs |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 21.96 ft | — |
| Feb 14, 2005 | 21.96 ft | — |
| Jan 19, 1993 | 19.68 ft | 109,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Gila River near Calva?
The Gila River near Calva gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09466500) 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 near Calva?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Gila River near Calva is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Gila River rises?
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Where is the Gila River near Calva gauge located?
The gauge is located in Graham County, Arizona at coordinates 33.1856°N, 110.2201°W. USGS site number: 09466500. 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