RIVER GAUGE · GILA RIVER
Gila River near Solomon
Graham County, Arizona
Water level11.72 ft
Flow1,930 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action19 ft11,600 cfs
Minor flood21 ft23,800 cfs
Moderate flood22.5 ft39,000 cfs
Major flood24 ft60,000 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24 ft
Several homes and businesses flooded, mostly on north sides of Solomon, Safford, and Thatcher. Bridges may be overtopped.
- 22.5 ft
Bridges in Safford Valley closed and extensive agricultural flooding. Homes and structures closest to the river threatened.
- 21 ft
Agricultural flooding begins from Solomon down to Thatcher. Water begins to threaten bridge approaches in the Safford Valley.
- 19 ft
Water begins to approach agricultural fields.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 1983 | 20.8 ft | 132,000 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1916 | 19.5 ft | 100,000 cfs |
| Dec 18, 1978 | 19.4 ft | 100,000 cfs |
More on Gila River
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