Santa Cruz River At Cortaro, Az. Realtime Data
SANTA CRUZ RIVER AT CORTARO, AZ.
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
49
Discharge (cfs)
8.8
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 09486500
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 71 cfs, and a gauge height of 8.84 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 53 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has no major tributaries or dams in its immediate vicinity. During the summer months, flow is typically low or nonexistent due to the lack of precipitation, while the winter months can bring occasional flooding. The hydrology of the Santa Cruz River has been impacted by human activities such as groundwater pumping and urbanization. Interestingly, the river historically flowed year-round and supported a diverse ecosystem, including the Hohokam civilization, which utilized the river for agriculture.
July 13, 2026
| Elevation | 2,139.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 8.84 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 71.3 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 98% |
| Year Over Year Average | 51 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 8,690 cfs |
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