Major Flood
15 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Sections of soil-cement protectio overtopped and could fail, leading to widespread flooding.
13 ft
Silverbell Rd threatened between El Camino del Cerro and Ina Rd. Possible damage to bridge abutments along entire reach.
12 ft
Bank erosion likely outside soil cement protection, maily on left bank just downstream of Christopher Columbus Park and north of El Camino del Cerro. Inundation of gravel pits downstream towards the Rillito River begins.
11 ft
Low areas of the Santa Cruz River Trail are inundated.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 1983 | 22.2 ft | 52,700 cfs |
| Oct 9, 1977 | 21.8 ft | 23,700 cfs |
| Jan 18, 1993 | 11.67 ft | 37,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TSCA3
River
Santa Cruz River
County
Pima, AZ
Coordinates
32.2212°N, 110.9818°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Santa Cruz River at Congress Street?
The Santa Cruz River at Congress Street gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09482500) 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 Santa Cruz River at Congress Street?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Santa Cruz River at Congress Street is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Santa Cruz River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Santa Cruz River at Congress Street 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 Santa Cruz River at Congress Street gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pima County, Arizona at coordinates 32.2212°N, 110.9818°W. USGS site number: 09482500. 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