Little Cottonwood Creek at Jordan River
Utah — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Salt Lake County, Utah on the Little Cottonwood Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 10168000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
6.7 ft
1,099 cfs
Moderate Flood
6.2 ft
944 cfs
Minor Flood
5.7 ft
799 cfs
Action Stage
5.2 ft
664 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
6.7 ft
At 6.7 ft, major flooding will occur throughout the town of Murray to structures adjacent to the creek. These areas include Murray Park, buildings near the Willows condos, State Street in the northbound lanes, and Wheeler Farm. Many structures will initially receive major bank erosion, leading to severe structural damage depending on the length of the flood. Flooding is also anticipated in Little Cottonwood Canyon, including footbridges, campgrounds, and trails in the canyon.
6.2 ft
At 6.2 ft, moderate flooding is forecasted to affect Murray Park and structures abutting the park. This also includes flooding of State St. at the park with ponding of water in the northbound lane. Many structures adjacent to the creek through the town of Murray will initially experience severe bank erosion, and in some cases lead to major structural damage due to undercutting of foundations.
5.7 ft
At 5.7 ft, minor flooding will begin at Murray Park and State St. at the park. Ponding of water will affect traffic in the northbound lanes in this area. Additionally, bank erosion will begin and depending on the length of the flood, may lead to major structural damage due to bank undercutting. Areas up and downstream of Murray Park will experience flooded roads and parking lots.
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 29, 2005 | 5.29 ft | 698 cfs |
| May 29, 2005 | 5.29 ft | 698 cfs |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 5.1 ft | 668 cfs |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 5.1 ft | 668 cfs |
| Jun 8, 2006 | 5 ft | 651 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LCJU1
River
Little Cottonwood Creek
County
Salt Lake, UT
Coordinates
40.6643°N, 111.8989°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Cottonwood Creek at Jordan River?
The Little Cottonwood Creek at Jordan River gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10168000) 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 Jordan River?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Cottonwood Creek at Jordan River is 5.7 feet. Action stage begins at 5.2 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.2 feet, and major flooding at 6.7 feet.
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Where is the Little Cottonwood Creek at Jordan River gauge located?
The gauge is located in Salt Lake County, Utah at coordinates 40.6643°N, 111.8989°W. USGS site number: 10168000. 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