Major Flood
17 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
15.5 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12.25 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Widespread flooding in Marana and Pinal County.
15.5 ft
Berry Estates in Marana and Chui Chu threatened by flood waters. Trico Road and Marana Road bridges overtopped.
14 ft
Trico Rd and Marana Rd bridges closed. Extensive flooding south of Trico Rd Bridge.
12.25 ft
Overbank flow begins on Trico Road just south of bridge and Trico Road likelt closed. Berms near Sunland Gin Rd Bridge can be breached cutting off access to Silverbell Estates.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2006 | 17.2 ft | 27,200 cfs |
| Jul 23, 1990 | 13.05 ft | 12,300 cfs |
| Jul 14, 1999 | 12 ft | 10,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCTA3
River
Santa Cruz River
County
Pima, AZ
Coordinates
32.4715°N, 111.3076°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Santa Cruz River at Trico Road?
The Santa Cruz River at Trico Road gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09486520) 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 Trico Road?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Santa Cruz River at Trico Road is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12.25 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15.5 feet, and major flooding at 17 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 Trico Road 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 Trico Road gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pima County, Arizona at coordinates 32.4715°N, 111.3076°W. USGS site number: 09486520. 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