Streamflow
Well below normalSalt River near Roosevelt streamflow
Daily mean discharge, Salt-Gila basin, Arizona
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Now 58, 52% below the 5-yr median.
Salt River near Roosevelt — Streamflow
Current Status: Discharge at 57.7 ft³/s (ranked 58th, 52% below 5-year median)
The Salt River near Roosevelt is flowing significantly below historical norms. Current discharge is 51.9% lower than the 5-year median (57.7 vs 120 ft³/s), indicating persistently low water availability in the Salt-Gila basin.
Trend Analysis:
- Week-over-week: Slight recovery, +9.3% from 53 to 58 ft³/s
- Month-over-month: Declining, −17.2% from 70 to 58 ft³/s
- Year-over-year: Below prior year, −22.7% from 75 to 58 ft³/s
- vs 5-year median: Substantially depressed, −51.9% from 120 to 58 ft³/s
The data reflects drought-stressed conditions consistent with seasonal low-flow patterns in mid-summer. While there's minor week-to-week variability, the longer-term trajectory (monthly and annual comparisons) shows sustained below-normal conditions. The discharge remains well below typical median levels for the basin.
Data: 364-point series, latest observation 2026-07-07