Salt River Flow Today
As of October 1, 2026 at 12:45 AM, the Salt River is flowing at 5,630 cfs near Roosevelt, AZ and down 51% in 24 hours. 11 of 11 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 0 to 5,630 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Salt River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Roosevelt, the Salt River is running 5,630 cfs, down 51% since yesterday. Along the river, 5 of 8 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 74% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at New London (+101%); dropping at Chrysotile (-64%) and Roosevelt (-51%).
Highest against normal: New London at 635%. Lowest: Priest Drive Near Phoenix at 0%.
How the Salt River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Etna Wy5,694 ft 417 cfs74%
- Chrysotile3,372 ft 2,900 cfs
- Roosevelt2,185 ft 5,630 cfs
- Stewart Mountain Dam1,384 ft 725 cfs107%
- Priest Drive Near Phoenix1,158 ft 0 cfs0%
- Hagers Grove707 ft 107 cfs
- Shelbina670 ft 73 cfs383%
- Glensboro594 ft 12 cfs70%
- Center502 ft 19 cfs20%
- New London482 ft 699 cfs635%
- Shepherdsville408 ft 106 cfs74%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Salt River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (74%).
Salt River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Salt River Above Reservoir Near Etna Wy WY
Oct 1, 1:30 AM · USGS 13027500 |
417 cfs | 74% | -1% | 1.85 ft | · | 5,694 ft |
|
Salt River Near Chrysotile AZ
Oct 1, 12:30 AM · USGS 09497500 |
2,900 cfs | · | -64% | 4.60 ft | 13.4 ft below | 3,372 ft |
|
Salt River Near Roosevelt AZ
Oct 1, 12:45 AM · USGS 09498500 |
5,630 cfs | · | -51% | 13.17 ft | 16.8 ft below | 2,185 ft |
|
Salt River Below Stewart Mountain Dam AZ
Oct 1, 12:00 AM · USGS 09502000 |
725 cfs | 107% | 0% | 4.29 ft | · | 1,384 ft |
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Salt River At Priest Drive Near Phoenix AZ
Oct 1, 12:30 AM · USGS 09512165 |
0 cfs | 0% | · | 1.43 ft | 14.6 ft below | 1,158 ft |
|
Salt River At Hagers Grove MO
Oct 1, 2:30 AM · USGS 05502300 |
107 cfs | · | -36% | 0.18 ft | 11.8 ft below | 707 ft |
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Salt River Near Shelbina MO
Oct 1, 2:30 AM · USGS 05502500 |
73 cfs | 383% | -47% | 6.09 ft | · | 670 ft |
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Salt River At Glensboro KY
Oct 1, 3:00 AM · USGS 03295400 |
12 cfs | 70% | 0% | 2.72 ft | · | 594 ft |
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Salt River Near Center MO
Oct 1, 2:30 AM · USGS 05507800 |
19 cfs | 20% | -14% | 1.94 ft | · | 502 ft |
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Salt River Near New London MO
Oct 1, 2:30 AM · USGS 05508000 |
699 cfs | 635% | +101% | 3.70 ft | 15.3 ft below | 482 ft |
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Salt River At Shepherdsville KY
Oct 1, 3:30 AM · USGS 03298500 |
106 cfs | 74% | -3% | 1.09 ft | 30.9 ft below | 408 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Salt River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Salt River
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.
Fishing near the Salt River
About the Salt River
How is the Salt River flowing right now?
As of October 1, 2026, the Salt River is flowing at 5,630 cfs near Roosevelt, AZ. Across its 11 USGS gauges, current flows range from 0 to 5,630 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Salt River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Salt River is at 74% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Salt River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Chrysotile (18.0 ft), Roosevelt (30.0 ft), Priest Drive Near Phoenix (16.0 ft), Hagers Grove (12.0 ft), New London (19.0 ft), Shepherdsville (32.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.