19' - Major flooding occurs in the area of the gage and upstream in Wickenburg. This also equals the flood of record, which occurred on September 5th, 1970, at a flow of 47,500 cfs.<br><br>18' - Railroad tracks begin flooding in the vicinity of the gage.<br><br>17' - Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the area. Water approaches the railroad embankment on the west side of the river.<br><br>