Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard
Arizona — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Pima County, Arizona on the Rillito Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 09485700, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
Flood Stages
Major Flood
13 ft
30,000 cfs
Moderate Flood
12.5 ft
25,000 cfs
Minor Flood
11.5 ft
20,000 cfs
Action Stage
10 ft
13,000 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Bridges over Rillito River are likley closed and some experience overtoppeding. Water over bank protection and flooding along Rillito River.
12.5 ft
Dodge Blvd bridge closed and water over north end of bridge. Flooding of Brandi Fenton Memorial Park and water reaches properties on right bank downstream of park.
11.5 ft
The Loop is closed due to flooding with possible damage to the path and rails.
10 ft
Lower portions of the Loop inundated.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 1993 | 14.84 ft | 24,100 cfs |
| Jan 8, 1993 | 14.84 ft | 24,100 cfs |
| Jul 30, 2006 | 14 ft | 37,000 cfs |
| Jul 30, 2006 | 14 ft | 37,000 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1993 | 10.36 ft | 11,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
Get Flood Alerts for Rillito Creek
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard?
The Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09485700) 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 Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard is 11.5 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12.5 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Rillito Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.
Where is the Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pima County, Arizona at coordinates 32.2715°N, 110.9145°W. USGS site number: 09485700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Rillito Creek
On This River
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey