RIVER GAUGE · GILA RIVER
Gila River near Maricopa
Pinal County, Arizona
Water level0.97 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood6 ft
Moderate flood7 ft
Major flood8 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
Major flooding occurs throughout the area. Water reaches the bottom of the I-10 bridge.
- 7 ft
Extensive lowland flooding of the desert area occurs. Water reaches the bottom of the USGS gage.
- 6 ft
Flood stage is reached. Flooding of lowland adjacent desert areas occurs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 1993 | 6.8 ft | 49,350 cfs |
| Jan 19, 1993 | 6.7 ft | 46,300 cfs |
| Jul 30, 2006 | 4.03 ft | 1,080 cfs |
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