RIVER GAUGE · SANTA CRUZ RIVER
Santa Cruz River at Trico Road
Pima County, Arizona
Water level3.22 ft
Flow46 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12.25 ft3,000 cfs
Minor flood14 ft5,000 cfs
Moderate flood15.5 ft8,600 cfs
Major flood17 ft15,000 cfs
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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