Santa Cruz River at Cortaro

Last updated: Jul 18, 2025, 5:33 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 20.7 - Major flood stage. Homes in far northwest marana downstream of raised levees could see major damage.
  • 19.5 - Moderate flood stage. Far northwest marana downstream of raised levees threatened. Homes in this area may be evacuated as a precaution. Bridges on Sanders Road, Trico Road, and Trico-marana Road will be closed due to overtopping.
  • 18.5 - Minor flood stage. Water reaches gravel pits between rillito river and Cortaro Road in northwest tucson. Ina Road bridge closed as a precaution.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 32.3512, -111.095
RFC CBRFC
State AZ
WFO TWC
County Pima
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 09486500
COE Website

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 16.69 ft on 07-31-2010
2. 13.26 ft on 07-04-2009
3. 10.01 ft on 01-28-2008
4. 15.06 ft on 07-31-2006
5. 10.62 ft on 08-26-2003

Historic Crests

1. 16.69 ft on 07-31-2010
2. 16.57 ft on 10-02-1983 1
3. 15.06 ft on 07-31-2006
4. 14.60 ft on 01-19-1993 (P)
5. 13.26 ft on 07-04-2009

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Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Tucson
520 North Park Ave, Suite 304
Tucson, AZ 85719
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