Major Flood
17.4 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.4 ft
At 17.4 ft, the Virgin River is expected to flood the Bloomington Park area bordering the Virgin River near Bloomington.
17 ft
At 17.0 ft, the Virgin River is expected to flood the Bloomington Park area bordering the Virgin River near Bloomington.
16 ft
At 16.0 ft, the Virgin River is expected to flood the Bloomington Park area bordering the Virgin River near Bloomington.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1988 | 30 ft | 60,000 cfs |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 26.7 ft | 19,600 cfs |
| Mar 4, 1978 | 25.3 ft | 17,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VRBU1
River
Virgin River
County
Washington, UT
Coordinates
37.0700°N, 113.5839°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Virgin River near Bloomington?
The Virgin River near Bloomington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09413200) 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 Virgin River near Bloomington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Virgin River near Bloomington is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 17.4 feet.
How do I get alerts when Virgin River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Virgin River near Bloomington 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 Virgin River near Bloomington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Utah at coordinates 37.0700°N, 113.5839°W. USGS site number: 09413200. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey