RIVER GAUGE · SALT RIVER
Salt River near Roosevelt
Gila County, Arizona
Water level7.20 ft
Flow573 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action24 ft
Minor flood30 ft
Moderate flood34 ft
Major flood36 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 50 ft
Flooding of the bridge and State Route 288 occurs.
- 46 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the State Route 288 bridge.
- 42 ft
Water reaches the USGS wellhouse. Flooding occurs adjacent to the river.
- 36 ft
Major flooding begins.
- 34 ft
Moderate flooding begins.
- 30 ft
Water reaches Flood Stage.
- 24 ft
Action stage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 1993 | 30.09 ft | 143,000 cfs |
| Dec 18, 1978 | 29.35 ft | 95,800 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1978 | 28.55 ft | 89,400 cfs |
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