Salt River near Chrysotile -Salt River Canyon
Arizona — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Gila County, Arizona on the Salt River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 09497500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
27 ft
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
75 ft
Water reaches the US 60 Highway bridge.
70 ft
The bottom of the rest area main building floods.
45 ft
The USGS wellhouse begins flooding.
37 ft
The rest area, lower picnic areas, and the lower pathway to the gage flood.
27 ft
Major flooding occurs.
23 ft
Moderate flooding occurs.
18.32 ft
Flow of record, recorded January 8, 1993, 76,600 cfs
18 ft
Flood stage
16 ft
Bankfull
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 1993 | 18.33 ft | 76,600 cfs |
| Jan 7, 1993 | 18.33 ft | 76,600 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1916 | 18 ft | 74,000 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1916 | 18 ft | 74,000 cfs |
| Dec 17, 1978 | 17.35 ft | 70,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt River near Chrysotile -Salt River Canyon?
The Salt River near Chrysotile -Salt River Canyon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09497500) 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 near Chrysotile -Salt River Canyon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt River near Chrysotile -Salt River Canyon is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt River rises?
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Where is the Salt River near Chrysotile -Salt River Canyon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gila County, Arizona at coordinates 33.7981°N, 110.4998°W. USGS site number: 09497500. 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