Salt River at Roosevelt, AZ
USGS gauge 09498500 · drainage 4,306 sq mi · observed Oct 16, 6:30 PM MST · 50 min old
Last 7 days Live gauge
Source: USGS Water Data API (continuous values), observed to Oct 16, 6:30 PM MST. Shaded band: 25th to 75th percentile of USGS daily statistics for each date; dashed: median. Flow in cfs.
Rate of rise and fall Live gauge
| Window | Flow then | Change to latest | Gage height then | Gage height change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 h | 688 cfs | ▬ +4.0 cfs (+0.6%) | 7.45 ft | +0.01 ft |
| 3 h | 692 cfs | ▬ +0.00 cfs (+0.0%) | 7.46 ft | +0.00 ft |
| 6 h | 707 cfs | ▼ -15 cfs (-2.1%) | 7.49 ft | -0.03 ft |
| 12 h | 740 cfs | ▼ -48 cfs (-6.5%) | 7.56 ft | -0.10 ft |
| 24 h | 835 cfs | ▼ -143 cfs (-17.1%) | 7.75 ft | -0.29 ft |
Last 7 days
| Measure | Flow | Time | Relative to latest reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest reading | 876 cfs | Oct 15, 1:15 PM MST | 29 h earlier |
| Lowest reading | 275 cfs | Oct 11, 9:45 PM MST | 117 h earlier |
Source: computed from USGS continuous readings (Water Data API) to Oct 16, 6:30 PM MST. Each row compares the latest reading with the reading closest to that many hours earlier; the arrow is steady (▬) when the change is within 1%.
Daily mean flow Live gauge
| Date (gauge-local) | Mean flow | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | – | Partial day |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 761 cfs | |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 449 cfs | |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 336 cfs | |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 299 cfs | |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 290 cfs | |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 311 cfs | |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 343 cfs | |
| Oct 8, 2026 | – | Partial day |
Source: USGS Water Data API (continuous values); each mean uses readings on that gauge-local date, shown only with at least 80% of expected readings.
The same 50 days in earlier years Historical record
━ 2026 ╌ 2025 ╌ 2024 ╌ 2023
| Year | Mean flow | Highest day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 750 cfs | 10,800 cfs |
| 2025 | 406 cfs | 7,060 cfs |
| 2024 | 106 cfs | 173 cfs |
| 2023 | 123 cfs | 314 cfs |
Source: USGS daily mean flows (Water Data API). Each line is the 50 days from Aug 27 to Oct 15, shifted to the same calendar dates in earlier years; gaps are days without a published value. Recent days are provisional.
Compared with this gauge’s record Historical record
| Measure | Value | When or rank |
|---|---|---|
| Peak daily flow, last 7 days | 763 cfs | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Last time daily flow was this high or higher | 860 cfs | Oct 4, 2026 (11 days earlier) |
| Last day above the 90th percentile for its date, before this peak | Oct 5, 2026 | 10 days earlier |
| Days above the 75th percentile for their date | 23 of 30 | last 30 days |
| October 1 to 15, mean flow | 838 cfs | rank 10 highest of 114 years |
| Peak daily mean compared with annual instantaneous peaks of record | Below the lowest of 98 | lowest annual peak 1,290 cfs |
Source: USGS daily mean flows (Water Data API), 1913 to 2026 (41,284 days), data through Oct 15, 2026, computed 2026-10-17; method record-v1. Percentiles are USGS daily statistics. Recent days are provisional.
Largest annual peaks Historical record
Ten largest peaks of record
| Date | Peak flow | Gage height at peak |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 1993 | 143,000 cfs | 30.09 ft |
| Mar 14, 1941 | 117,000 cfs | 24.40 ft |
| Jan 18, 1952 | 111,000 cfs | 25.30 ft |
| Jan 19, 1916 | 100,000 cfs | – |
| Feb 15, 1980 | 99,000 cfs | 28.00 ft |
| Dec 19, 1978 | 95,800 cfs | 29.35 ft |
| Mar 2, 1978 | 89,400 cfs | 28.55 ft |
| Jan 22, 2010 | 88,300 cfs | 27.28 ft |
| Feb 7, 1937 | 88,000 cfs | 23.40 ft |
| Jan 28, 2008 | 81,300 cfs | 26.03 ft |
Five most recent annual peaks
| Date | Peak flow | Gage height at peak |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2022 | 8,580 cfs | 15.23 ft |
| Aug 19, 2021 | 10,400 cfs | 16.06 ft |
| Mar 14, 2020 | 20,300 cfs | 19.14 ft |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 30,400 cfs | 20.90 ft |
| Aug 23, 2018 | 1,290 cfs | 8.69 ft |
Source: USGS annual peak streamflow (Water Data API), 98 annual peaks, 1916 to 2022. A water year's peak is its highest instantaneous flow.
Historic crests Official NWS
| Date | Crest stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 1993 | 30.09 ft | 143,000 cfs |
| Dec 18, 1978 | 29.35 ft | 95,800 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1978 | 28.55 ft | 89,400 cfs |
| Feb 14, 1980 | 28.00 ft | 99,000 cfs |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 27.28 ft | 88,300 cfs |
| Jan 28, 2008 | 26.03 ft | 81,300 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1965 | 25.80 ft | 68,800 cfs |
| Oct 19, 1972 | 25.60 ft | 70,000 cfs |
| Jan 17, 1952 | 25.30 ft | 111,000 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1991 | 24.64 ft | 71,300 cfs |
Source: National Weather Service forecast point SLRA3 (Salt River near Roosevelt), historic crests as published by the NWS; the NWS may have recorded them on an older gauge datum. The USGS annual peaks above are a separate record and can differ in date, flow and datum.
Gage height to flow rating Historical record
Line: current USGS rating, gage height (ft, horizontal) to flow (cfs, vertical). ● latest reading, 7.46 ft and 692 cfs.
Source: USGS rating table for the gauge (NWIS rating depot, expanded shifted rating, 2,379 rows, thinned to 93 points), fetched Oct 16, 7:12 PM MST. Ratings are provisional and change with the channel.
Snow water equivalent at nearby SNOTEL stations Weather station
| Station | Distance | Elevation | Snow water now | Median for date | Of median | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workman Creek | 14 mi | 7,030 ft | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | – | Oct 15, 2026 |
Source: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service SNOTEL stations within 37 miles of the gauge (AWDB web service), fetched Oct 16, 6:47 PM MST. Provisional data; stations may not drain to this gauge.
Flood stages Official NWS
| Category | Gage height (ft) |
|---|---|
| Action | 24.0 ft |
| Minor | 30.0 ft |
| Moderate | 34.0 ft |
| Major | 36.0 ft |
Source: National Weather Service forecast point SLRA3 (Salt River near Roosevelt), fetched Oct 16, 7:18 PM MST. Compare with the gage height above; thresholds belong to that forecast point.
Flood impacts by stage Official NWS
| Stage | National Weather Service impact statement |
|---|---|
| 24.0 ft | Action stage. |
| 30.0 ft | Water reaches Flood Stage. |
| 34.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. |
| 36.0 ft | Major flooding begins. |
| 42.0 ft | Water reaches the USGS wellhouse. Flooding occurs adjacent to the river. |
| 46.0 ft | Water reaches the bottom of the State Route 288 bridge. |
| 50.0 ft | Flooding of the bridge and State Route 288 occurs. |
Source: National Weather Service forecast point SLRA3 (Salt River near Roosevelt). Statements are quoted from the NWS and describe that forecast point.
Sources and method
- Data: U.S. Geological Survey. Terms
- River forecasts and flood stages: National Weather Service. National Water Model guidance: NOAA. Terms
- Snow data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. Terms
USGS daily statistics, downloaded 2026-10-12
Percentile method: trailing 24 h mean vs USGS daily percentiles for calendar date 10-16.
Percentile is estimated from USGS published daily percentiles. Readings are provisional until USGS reviews them. Not endorsed by USGS, NOAA or the National Weather Service. Not for navigation or safety-of-life decisions; the absence of an alert is not a statement that conditions are safe.