Streamflow levels across
Arizona
are currently
99.0% of normal, with the
Colorado River Above Diamond Creek Nr Peach Spring
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
9900cfs and gauge stage of 47.9 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Virgin R Abv The Narrows Nr Littlefield
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
25.32%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
2920cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
South Gila Terminal Canal Wasteway Nr Yuma, currently reporting a stage of
ft.
The
Virgin R Abv The Narrows Nr Littlefield
in the
Lower Virgin
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
2920cfs, about
1154.56% of normal.
Arizona is a state with arid to semi-arid climate conditions. Major surface flows include the Colorado and Gila Rivers, with the former having significant impacts on water supply and hydroelectricity generation. Reservoirs and dams, such as Lake Powell and Hoover Dam, play critical roles in water storage and management. The state's hydrology is primarily influenced by snowmelt from the Rocky Mountains and the monsoon season, which brings heavy rainfall to the region during the summer months. Watershed data indicates that the Salt and Verde Rivers are the primary sources of water for the Phoenix metropolitan area. Climate change is expected to exacerbate water scarcity issues in the region, with reduced snowpack and increased temperatures leading to higher evaporation rates and reduced water availability.
River Run | Status | Streamflow (CFS) | Air Temp (F) |
---|---|---|---|
Christopher Creek
Class V |
TOO HIGH | 443 | 83 |
Christopher Creek
Class V |
TOO HIGH | 443 | 83 |
Christopher Creek
Class V |
TOO HIGH | 443 | 83 |
Grand Canyon
Class III to IV |
RUNNABLE | 9320 | 82 |
Hell's Gate Canyon
Class V |
TOO LOW | 14.9 | 81 |
Indian Gardens
Class IV- to IV+ |
TOO LOW | 30.4 | 76 |
Kelvin Run
Class I to II- |
73.27 | ||
Lower Salt
Class I |
RUNNABLE | 575 | 90 |
Lower Verde
Class I to II |
RUNNABLE | 127 | 88 |
Upper Salt Daily
Class III to IV |
67.33 | ||
White Bridge to Beasley Flat
Class II- to II |
65.68 |