Major Flood
36 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
34 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
24 ft
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.
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 | 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt River near Roosevelt?
The Salt River near Roosevelt gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09498500) 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 Roosevelt?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt River near Roosevelt is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 24 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 34 feet, and major flooding at 36 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salt River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salt River near Roosevelt 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 near Roosevelt gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gila County, Arizona at coordinates 33.6195°N, 110.9215°W. USGS site number: 09498500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers