Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
At 19.0 ft, major flooding will occur to the areas adjacent to the North Fork Virgin River. Areas include Springdale, Rockville, and Virgin.
18 ft
At 18.0 ft, moderate flooding of the areas adjacent to the North Fork Virgin River including Springdale, Rockville, and Virgin River.
17 ft
At 17.0 ft, minor flooding will occur along the North Fork Virgin River in Zion National Park. Structures in this area may be damaged and take on water.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 1966 | 13 ft | 9,150 cfs |
| Sep 16, 1961 | 10.25 ft | 5,880 cfs |
| Dec 20, 2011 | 9.8 ft | 6,060 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NFVU1
River
North Fork Virgin River
County
Washington, UT
Coordinates
37.2097°N, 112.9786°W
Get Flood Alerts for North Fork Virgin River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Virgin River near Springdale?
The North Fork Virgin River near Springdale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09405500) 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 North Fork Virgin River near Springdale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Virgin River near Springdale is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Fork Virgin River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Fork Virgin River near Springdale 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 North Fork Virgin River near Springdale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Utah at coordinates 37.2097°N, 112.9786°W. USGS site number: 09405500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey