Tonto Creek near Roosevelt
Arizona — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Gila County, Arizona on the Tonto Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 09499000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
21 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
4.35 ft
749 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major flooding occurs in the area.
20 ft
Moderate Flooding occurs in the area.
17.95 ft
Water reaches the flow of record, established January 8th, 1993.
16 ft
Water reaches the Flood Stage for Punkin Center.
14.5 ft
Water reaches the Alert Stage for Punkin Center.
4.35 ft
Action Stage. Low water crossings along Tonto Creek impacted including A Crossing, Bar X Crossing, and Store Crossing.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 1970 | 18.2 ft | 53,000 cfs |
| Sep 4, 1970 | 18.2 ft | 53,000 cfs |
| Jan 7, 1993 | 17.95 ft | 72,500 cfs |
| Jan 7, 1993 | 17.95 ft | 72,500 cfs |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 17.87 ft | 72,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tonto Creek near Roosevelt?
The Tonto Creek near Roosevelt gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09499000) 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 Tonto Creek near Roosevelt?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tonto Creek near Roosevelt is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 4.35 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tonto Creek rises?
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Where is the Tonto Creek near Roosevelt gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gila County, Arizona at coordinates 33.9800°N, 111.3035°W. USGS site number: 09499000. 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