Major Flood
2.7 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
1.8 ft
Minor Flood
1.5 ft
Action Stage
1.4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
2.7 ft
At 2.7 ft (446 CFS), major flooding will occur along 13th East as water will upwell out of the underground culvert and flood the city streets along 13th East.
1.8 ft
At 1.8 ft (162 CFS), additional flooding will occur near the intersection of 9th South and 9th East.
1.5 ft
At 1.5 ft, minor flooding will occur to the area near 9th South and 9th East. Water will upwell out of the underground culvert.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Red Butte Creek above 16th East?
The Red Butte Creek above 16th East gauge is maintained by USGS (site NA) 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 Red Butte Creek above 16th East?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Red Butte Creek above 16th East is 1.5 feet. Action stage begins at 1.4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1.8 feet, and major flooding at 2.7 feet.
How do I get alerts when Red Butte Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Red Butte Creek above 16th East 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 Red Butte Creek above 16th East gauge located?
The gauge is located in Salt Lake County, Utah at coordinates 40.7800°N, 111.8042°W. USGS site number: NA. 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