Major Flood
41.1 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
38.4 ft
Minor Flood
35.6 ft
Action Stage
26.7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
41.08 ft
At 41.1 ft, major flooding occurs to structures and property along the Jordan River surplus canal.
38.4 ft
At 38.4 ft, moderate flooding occurs to structures and property located near the Jordan River surplus canal.
35.64 ft
At 35.6 ft, minor flooding occurs to structures and property located along the Jordan River surplus canal.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 1998 | 16.79 ft | 3,500 cfs |
| May 23, 1997 | 16.22 ft | 3,200 cfs |
| May 21, 1993 | 16.01 ft | 3,230 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCSU1
River
Jordan River
County
Salt Lake, UT
Coordinates
40.7276°N, 111.9274°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Jordan River at Surplus Canal?
The Jordan River at Surplus Canal gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10170500) 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 Jordan River at Surplus Canal?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Jordan River at Surplus Canal is 35.6 feet. Action stage begins at 26.7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38.4 feet, and major flooding at 41.1 feet.
How do I get alerts when Jordan River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Jordan River at Surplus Canal 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 Jordan River at Surplus Canal gauge located?
The gauge is located in Salt Lake County, Utah at coordinates 40.7276°N, 111.9274°W. USGS site number: 10170500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey