Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Flooding of adjacent area roadways and structures occurs. Airport runways are threatened.
29 ft
Water reaches the top of the protective levee. Significant downstream flooding of areas adjacent to the river occurs.
20 ft
Major flooding begins.
18 ft
Moderate flooding begins.
17 ft
Minor flooding in lowland areas occurs.
16 ft
Water reaches bankfull and flood stage.
12.73 ft
Peak flow on February 16, 1995 at 81400 cfs, highest since gage was installed in December 1993
7 ft
Alert stage
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 1995 | 12.73 ft | 81,400 cfs |
| Feb 11, 2005 | 9.83 ft | 41,000 cfs |
| Jan 27, 2008 | 7.27 ft | 18,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt River at Priest Road-Tempe?
The Salt River at Priest Road-Tempe gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09512165) 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 Salt River at Priest Road-Tempe?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt River at Priest Road-Tempe is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salt River at Priest Road-Tempe to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Salt River at Priest Road-Tempe gauge located?
The gauge is located in Maricopa County, Arizona at coordinates 33.4395°N, 111.9610°W. USGS site number: 09512165. 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