Total streamflow across the
Santa Cruz River
was last observed at
9,264
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
18,376
acre-ft of water today; about 394%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
2,349 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2021-07-26 when daily discharge volume was observed at
20,367 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Santa Cruz River At Cortaro
reporting a streamflow rate of 6,220 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Santa Cruz River At Tubac
with a gauge stage of 19.4 ft.
This river is monitored from 9 different streamgauging stations along the Santa Cruz River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 6,489 ft, the
Santa Cruz River Near Cundiyo.
The Santa Cruz River is a 184-mile-long river that flows through the southern part of Arizona and northern part of Mexico. The river has a rich history, with evidence of human activity along its banks dating back over 4,000 years. The hydrology of the river has been significantly impacted by human activity, including diversion of water for agricultural use and the construction of dams and reservoirs. The two main reservoirs on the river are Lake Patagonia and the Rio Rico Reservoir. The river is also an important source of water for irrigation, supporting agriculture in the region. In recent years, efforts have been made to restore the river and its ecosystem, including the removal of invasive plant species and the reintroduction of native fish species. The river also provides recreational opportunities, including fishing and boating.
Windspeed
Humidity
Last Updated | 2024-07-26 |
Discharge Volume | 18,376 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
9,264.4 cfs
+9205.4 cfs (+15602.37%) |
Percent of Normal | 394.43% |
Maximum |
20,366.8 cfs
2021-07-26 |
Seasonal Avg | 2,349 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Santa Cruz River Near Cundiyo
USGS 08291000 |
19 cfs | 4.39 ft | -2.12 | |||||
Santa Cruz River Near Lochiel
USGS 09480000 |
0 cfs | 5.05 ft | None | |||||
Santa Cruz River Near Nogales
USGS 09480500 |
0 cfs | 1.34 ft | 0 | |||||
Santa Cruz River At Tubac
USGS 09481740 |
0 cfs | 19.4 ft | 2300 | |||||
Santa Cruz River At Continental
USGS 09482000 |
76 cfs | 2.53 ft | None | |||||
Santa Cruz River At Tucson
USGS 09482500 |
2950 cfs | 5.58 ft | None | |||||
Santa Cruz River At Cortaro
USGS 09486500 |
6220 cfs | 13.92 ft | 15411.22 | |||||
Santa Cruz River At Trico Road
USGS 09486520 |
0 cfs | 2.29 ft | None | |||||
Santa Cruz River Near Laveen
USGS 09489000 |
0 cfs | 8.55 ft | -85 |
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The Santa Cruz River (English: "Holy Cross River"; Spanish: Río Santa Cruz) is a tributary river to the Gila River in Southern Arizona and northern Sonora, Mexico. It is approximately 184 miles (296 km) long.