Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10.8 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.5 ft
The Green River and Stewart Lake will start to combine.
14 ft
The Green River has reached major flood stage. Homes, roads, oil and agricultural equipment near the river will be inundated.
12 ft
The Green River has reached moderate flood stage. Expect inundated roads and oil equipment near the River, as well as low-lying homes near the confluence of the Duchesne and White Rivers.
10.8 ft
The Green River has reached flood stage. Irrigation pumps and equipment near the river are impacted.
9.5 ft
minor lowland flooding is expected along the Green River. Agricultural land, irriagtion and a few out buildings near the river are impacted.
9 ft
The Green River reaches bankfull resulting in minor flooding of low-lying agricultural land and bank erosion.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 1984 | 14.66 ft | 40,000 cfs |
| Jun 15, 1957 | 13.22 ft | 36,500 cfs |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 12.93 ft | 32,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Green River at Jensen?
The Green River at Jensen gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09261000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Green River at Jensen?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Green River at Jensen is 10.8 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Green River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Green River at Jensen to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Green River at Jensen gauge located?
The gauge is located in Uintah County, Utah at coordinates 40.4094°N, 109.2354°W. USGS site number: 09261000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.