SALT RIVER

River Levels Streamflow Hydrology
November 21, 2024

TOTAL DISCHARGE (CFS)

SUMMARY

Last Updated 2024-11-20
Discharge Volume 8,291 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 4,180.0 cfs
+2743.0 cfs (+190.88%)
Percent of Normal 131.55%
Maximum 65,336.0 cfs
2015-06-27
Seasonal Avg 3,178 cfs

Total streamflow across the Salt River was last observed at 4,180 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 8,291 acre-ft of water today; about 132% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,178 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2015-06-27 when daily discharge volume was observed at 65,336 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Salt River At Shepherdsville reporting a streamflow rate of 2,750 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Salt River Near Shelbina with a gauge stage of 5.93 ft. This river is monitored from 11 different streamgauging stations along the Salt River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 5,694 ft, the Salt River Ab Reservoir Nr Etna Wy.

The Salt River is a tributary of the Gila River that runs through Arizona. It has a total length of 200 miles and originates in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. The river flows through several reservoirs and dams such as Roosevelt, Apache, and Canyon Lakes. The construction of these dams has provided hydroelectric power and water resources for irrigation, flood control, and recreation purposes. The Salt River Project manages the water resources of the river and provides electricity to millions of people in central Arizona. The river has played an important role in the history and development of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Today, it is a popular destination for outdoor recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural purposes such as providing water for crops and grazing land.

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Salt River Ab Reservoir Nr Etna Wy
USGS 13027500
502 cfs 1.94 ft -1.14
Salt River Near Chrysotile
USGS 09497500
101 cfs 1.48 ft -2.75
Salt River Near Roosevelt
USGS 09498500
131 cfs 5.61 ft 0
Salt River Blw Stewart Mountain Dam
USGS 09502000
11 cfs 2.61 ft -86.55
Salt River At Priest Drive Near Phoenix
USGS 09512165
0 cfs 0.4 ft None
Salt River At Hagers Grove
USGS 05502300
27 cfs 0.31 ft 114.29
Salt River Near Shelbina
USGS 05502500
13 cfs 5.93 ft 170.99
Salt River At Glensboro
USGS 03295400
54 cfs 3.12 ft -9.73
Salt River Near Center
USGS 05507800
88 cfs 2.06 ft 86.84
Salt River Near New London
USGS 05508000
84 cfs 2.11 ft -14.25
Salt River At Shepherdsville
USGS 03298500
2750 cfs 3.99 ft 301.76
History of the River

The Salt River Project (SRP) is the umbrella name for two separate entities: the Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, an agency of the state of Arizona that serves as an electrical utility for the Phoenix metropolitan area, and the Salt River Valley Water Users' Association, a utility cooperative that serves as the primary water provider for much of central Arizona. It is one of the primary public utility companies in Arizona.
The name, Rio Salado Project, (Spanish for Salt River Project) used to refer to the improvement projects along the Salt River through the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, is not related to SRP.

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