RIVER GAUGE · COAL CREEK (UT)
Coal Creek (UT) near Cedar City
Iron County, Utah
Water level4.52 ft
Flow19 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:10 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8.3 ft1,381 cfs
Minor flood8.5 ft1,467 cfs
Moderate flood9.4 ft2,000 cfs
Major flood10.2 ft2,500 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10.19 ft
At 10.2 ft, major flooding can be expected in Coal Creek Canyon, the town of Cedar City, and low lying areas of the Cedar City valley.
- 9.4 ft
At 9.4 ft, moderate flooding can be expected in Coal Creek Canyon, the town of Cedar City, and low lying areas of the Cedar City valley.
- 8.5 ft
At 8.5 ft, flooding will occur in the low lying areas of the Cedar City valley. Developed areas may take on water if the flow duration is extended.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 1969 | 11.67 ft | 4,620 cfs |
| Aug 30, 1989 | 10.22 ft | 2,500 cfs |
| Aug 7, 2001 | 9.55 ft | 2,040 cfs |
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