-4.0 cfs (-0.14%) since yesterday
162.84% of Normal
•
15 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Gila River
was last observed at
2,859
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
5,671
acre-ft of water today; about 163%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
1,756 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2023-03-24 when daily discharge volume was observed at
62,832 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Gila River At Head Of Safford Valley
reporting a streamflow rate of 625 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Gila River Near Dome
with a gauge stage of 13.97 ft.
This river is monitored from 15 different streamgauging stations along the Gila River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 4,661 ft, the
Gila River Near Gila.
Last Updated
2024-04-25
Streamflow
2,859.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
162.84%
Maximum
62,832.0 cfs
2023-03-24
About the gila river
The Gila River is one of the longest rivers in the Southwestern United States, stretching approximately 649 miles from its source in New Mexico to its confluence with the Colorado River in Arizona. The river has been historically significant for Native American tribes, Spanish explorers, and American settlers. The Gila River also plays a vital role in providing water for agricultural irrigation, including supporting the Pima cotton industry. Several dams have been built along the river, including the Coolidge Dam, which forms the San Carlos Reservoir, and the Painted Rock Dam, which forms the Painted Rock Reservoir. These reservoirs provide water storage for irrigation, flood control, and recreational activities, including boating, fishing, and swimming. Despite its importance, the river faces many challenges, including water scarcity, drought, and pollution.
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