Major Flood
3.8 ft
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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
3.6 ft
Minor Flood
3.4 ft
Action Stage
3.2 ft
What Floods at Each Level
1015 ft
flooding of Little Cottonwood Creek at Crestwood Park is expected to cause major damage to structures abutting the creek, including areas near Murray Park. Additionally, State St. can expect flooding and standing water in the northbound lanes. Areas near Wheeler Farm and structures lining the banks can expect major flood damage, and depending on the length of the flood, major property damage is expected to follow.
900 ft
flooding of Little Cottonwood Creek at Crestwood Park will result in moderate damage to structures lining the banks. This includes areas near Murray Park, and State St. in the northbound lanes. Structures adjacent to the creek in the town of Murray will most likely experience severe bank erosion, and depending on the length of the flood, will probably experience major property damage.
800 ft
flooding of Little Cottonwood Creek at Crestwood Park is expected to produce minor flooding to structures adjacent to Murray Park. Additionally State St. in the northbound lanes will receive water and ponding, impeding traffic. Major bank erosion along the stream will occur in many locations throughout the town of Murray, and in some locations lead to structural damage depending on the length of the flood.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 1982 | 4.7 ft | 1,260 cfs |
| Aug 18, 1983 | 3.5 ft | 800 cfs |
| May 14, 1984 | 3.35 ft | 765 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LCWU1
River
Little Cottonwood Creek
County
Salt Lake, UT
Coordinates
40.6144°N, 111.8431°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Cottonwood Creek at Crestwood Park?
The Little Cottonwood Creek at Crestwood Park gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Little Cottonwood Creek at Crestwood Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Cottonwood Creek at Crestwood Park is 3.4 feet. Action stage begins at 3.2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 3.6 feet, and major flooding at 3.8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Cottonwood Creek rises?
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Where is the Little Cottonwood Creek at Crestwood Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Salt Lake County, Utah at coordinates 40.6144°N, 111.8431°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Salt Lake County