Phoenix flood of 1891
 Damage to a railroad bridge over the Salt River in Tempe, Arizona during the flood | |
| Date | February 19–26, 1891 |
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| Location | Phoenix, Arizona and the surrounding Salt River Valley |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Property damage | $125,000 (equivalent to $4,238,889 in 2023) |
The Phoenix flood of 1891 was the largest recorded flood of the Salt River, occurring from February 19 to February 26.[1][2] It affected most of the Salt River Valley in Maricopa County, Arizona, and caused damaged to the cities of Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa.[3][4][5] The river swelled to over 3 miles wide and caused significant damage, including the destruction of a railroad bridge.[1] The flood was a major precursor to the formation of the Salt River Project.[6]
