Santa Cruz River
Latest Reading
Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 12:45 PM CDT at gauge 09486520. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.
Where Santa Cruz River is measured
9 USGS gauges on Santa Cruz River — open one for its live readings on the USGS site. The other pins are places to stay, from Stay22.
USGS Gauges on Santa Cruz River
| Gauge | Station | Water temp? |
|---|---|---|
| 09480000 | SANTA CRUZ RIVER NEAR LOCHIEL, AZ | — |
| 09480500 | SANTA CRUZ RIVER NEAR NOGALES, AZ. | — |
| 09481740 | SANTA CRUZ RIVER AT TUBAC, AZ. | — |
| 09482000 | SANTA CRUZ RIVER AT CONTINENTAL, AZ | — |
| 09482440 | SANTA CRUZ RIVER AT SILVERLAKE RD, AT TUCSON, AZ | — |
| 09482500 | SANTA CRUZ RIVER AT TUCSON, AZ | — |
| 09486500 | SANTA CRUZ RIVER AT CORTARO, AZ | — |
| 09486520 | SANTA CRUZ RIVER AT TRICO ROAD, NR MARANA, AZ. | — |
| 09489000 | SANTA CRUZ RIVER NEAR LAVEEN, AZ. | — |
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Where to stay near Santa Cruz River
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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).