RIVER GAUGE · SALT RIVER
Salt River at 51st Ave-Phoenix
Maricopa County, Arizona
Water level1.90 ft
Flow6 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood24 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 27 ft
Flooding of the entire area in the vicinity of the gage occurs. Water overflows the bridge.
- 24 ft
Major flooding begins.
- 20 ft
Flow reaches the bottom of the bridge. Mining and some industrial areas are affected.
- 18 ft
Flood stage is reached.
- 16 ft
Minor overflow occurs towards the industrial area along the north bank.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2005 | 14.3 ft | 36,340 cfs |
| Feb 14, 2003 | 6.77 ft | 14 cfs |
| Mar 4, 2004 | 5.82 ft | 8 cfs |
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