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SwedenVirgin River above The Narrows near Littlefield water level
River gauge, Virgin River, Arizona, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 88.6 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Virgin River above The Narrows near Littlefield reads 16.94 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 16.94 ft and 17.09 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 25.70 ftDecember 21, 2010
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.70 ft | December 21, 2010 |
| 2 | 24.24 ft | March 7, 2019 |
| 3 | 23.01 ft | August 22, 2018 |
| 4 | 20.73 ft | March 13, 2020 |
| 5 | 20.48 ft | October 19, 2015 |
| 6 | 20.23 ft | July 18, 2015 |
| 7 | 20.14 ft | December 25, 2021 |
| 8 | 20.11 ft | February 11, 2017 |
| 9 | 19.19 ft | August 19, 2021 |
| 10 | 15.76 ft | March 29, 2006 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Virgin River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin River at VirginRiver gauge, Virgin River | 7.65 ft | Low | ±0 | 41 mi |
| Virgin River above La Verkin Creek near La VerkinRiver gauge, Virgin River | 38.7 cfs | Normal | +2.7 cfs | 36 mi |
| Virgin River above Quail Creek near HurricaneRiver gauge, Virgin River | 80.8 cfs | Normal | −9.2 cfs | 32 mi |
| Virgin River near HurricaneRiver gauge, Virgin River | 6.69 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 29 mi |
| Virgin River near BloomingtonRiver gauge, Virgin River | 6.71 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 17 mi |
| Virgin River near St. GeorgeRiver gauge, Virgin River | 7.87 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| Virgin River at LittlefieldRiver gauge, Virgin River | 4.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Virgin River below Confluence of Muddy River near OvertonRiver gauge, Virgin River | 273 cfs | Very high | +54.0 cfs | 44 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite Canal near MesquiteRiver gauge, Mesquite Canal | 14.6 cfs | Normal | +14.6 cfs | 13 mi |
| Santa Clara River at St. GeorgeRiver gauge, Santa Clara River | 6.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| Santa Clara River below Winsor Dam, near Santa ClaraRiver gauge, Santa Clara River | 1.9 cfs | Normal | +0.3 cfs | 19 mi |
| Fort Pearce Wash near St. GeorgeRiver gauge, Fort Pearce Wash | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir, near CentralRiver gauge, Santa Clara River | 11.62 ft | Very high | −0.05 ft | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Virgin River above The Narrows near Littlefield today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:20 PM MST, the water level was 16.94 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Virgin River above The Narrows near Littlefield rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Virgin River above The Narrows near Littlefield normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Virgin River above The Narrows near Littlefield?
The highest level on record is 25.70 ft on December 21, 2010.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09413700(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.92139, -113.83139(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 16.94 ft | 2026-10-20 19:20 | Provisional |
| Flow | 88.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:20 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Virgin River above The Narrows near Littlefield (usgs:09413700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/virgin-river-above-the-narrows-near-littlefield
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer