Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson water level

Name: Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Rillito Creek, Arizona, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.10ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 05:30 AM MST (36 min ago)

Flow: 0.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.89 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:29 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson reads 3.10 ft, a normal level.

It is 8.40 ft below the flood stage of 11.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.89 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 3.10 ft and 3.11 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 14.84 ftJanuary 8, 1993
Forecast peak: 3.89 ftThursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 11.50 ft, still 8.40 ft away.

What happens at each level

13.00 ft: Bridges over Rillito River are likley closed and some experience overtoppeding. Water over bank protection and flooding along Rillito River.
12.50 ft: Dodge Blvd bridge closed and water over north end of bridge. Flooding of Brandi Fenton Memorial Park and water reaches properties on right bank downstream of park.
11.50 ft: The Loop is closed due to flooding with possible damage to the path and rails.
10.00 ft: Lower portions of the Loop inundated.
3.10 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	14.84 ft	January 8, 1993
2	14.00 ft	July 31, 2006
3	10.36 ft	January 18, 1993
4	9.80 ft	September 3, 1996
5	9.20 ft	July 24, 1990
6	8.89 ft	July 15, 1999
7	8.60 ft	January 5, 1995
8	8.52 ft	July 28, 2007
9	8.11 ft	February 12, 2005
10	8.11 ft	December 28, 1992

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 85° 63° – Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 91° 64° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 88° 67° 0.16 in, 45% Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 84° 69° 0.37 in, 78% Wind 21 mph

23 Fri 77° 66° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 80° 66° – Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 81° 69° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:32 AM Sunset 05:47 PM Daylight 11 hr, 15 min First quarter 68%

Map

Other gauges on Rillito Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Rillito Creek at La Cholla Blvd near TucsonRiver gauge, Rillito Creek	1.82 ft	No reference yet	±0	6.1 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Santa Cruz River at TucsonRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River	−0.51 ft	Below flood stage	±0	5.2 mi
Sabino Creek near TucsonRiver gauge, Sabino Creek	1.10 ft	Below flood stage	±0	7 mi
Santa Cruz River at CortaroRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River	8.02 ft	Below flood stage	+0.13 ft	12 mi
Rincon Creek near TucsonRiver gauge, Rincon Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	20 mi
Pantano Wash near VailRiver gauge, Pantano Wash	0.2 cfs	Low	±0	21 mi
Santa Cruz River at Trico Road, near MaranaRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River	2.75 ft	Below flood stage	−0.16 ft	26 mi
San Pedro River at Redington Bridge near RedingtonRiver gauge, San Pedro River	7.43 ft	Below flood stage	+0.71 ft	28 mi
Santa Cruz River at ContinentalRiver gauge, Santa Cruz River	1.13 ft	Below flood stage	±0	28 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson?

The official flood stage is 11.50 ft. The level is currently 8.40 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 05:30 AM MST, the water level was 3.10 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson?

The highest level on record is 14.84 ft on January 8, 1993.

Is Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.89 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 08:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09485700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 32.27149, -110.91457 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	3.10 ft	2026-10-20 12:30	Provisional
Flow	0.0 cfs	2026-10-20 12:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Rillito Creek at Dodge Boulevard, at Tucson (usgs:09485700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/rillito-creek-at-dodge-boulevard-at-tucson

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