Provo River near Woodland water level

Name: Provo River near Woodland water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Provo River, Utah, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.84ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 03:45 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 92.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.36 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:43 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Provo River near Woodland, where the gauge shows 2.84 ft.

It is 4.36 ft below the flood stage of 7.20 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.36 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM. The 30-day range is 2.84 ft – 2.92 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 7.40 ftJune 7, 1986
Forecast peak: 3.36 ftFriday, October 23 at 06:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 7.20 ft.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft: river flows will severely damage the bridge on 1000 E. which provides transportation to a subdivision south of the Provo River near Francis. Additionally, Bench Creek Road will be impassable. Additional damage to the Sunnybrook subdivision, which is accessible via Bench Creek Road. The access road to Woodland Estates will also be affected.
8.00 ft: damage will occur to the road bridge at 1000 E., which faciliates transportation to a subdivision south of the Provo River near Francis. Additionally, the Sunnybrook subdivision will be affected if Bench Creek Road becomes impassable. The Woodland Estates community will also be affected if the access bridge becomes damaged due to high water.
7.20 ft: high flows will damage the bridge at 1000 E. which is 2 miles downstream from the town of Woodland. This bridge is a link to a subdivision on the south side of the Provo River near Francis. Additionally, Bench Creek Road will be overtopped, affecting the Sunnybrook subdivision. The community of Woodland Estates could also become impacted at this level depending on the condition of the access bridge spanning the river.
2.84 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.40 ft	June 7, 1986
2	6.89 ft	June 6, 2010
3	6.85 ft	June 24, 2011
4	6.70 ft	May 20, 2008
5	6.65 ft	June 3, 2017
6	6.54 ft	June 7, 2019
7	6.48 ft	May 27, 2014
8	6.30 ft	May 29, 1999
9	6.20 ft	May 23, 2005
10	6.10 ft	May 18, 2009

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 62° 38° – Wind 11 mph

18 Sun 60° 42° – Wind 10 mph

19 Mon 60° 44° – Wind 11 mph

20 Tue 56° 42° 0.13 in, 46% Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 61° 42° – Wind 18 mph

22 Thu 56° 42° 0.27 in, 80% Wind 13 mph

23 Fri 46° 37° 0.27 in, 85% Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:41 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 58%

Map

Other gauges on the Provo River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Provo River near HailstoneRiver gauge, Provo River	150 cfs	Very high	−13.0 cfs	8 mi
Provo River at River Road Bridge near Heber CityRiver gauge, Provo River	0.82 ft	No reference yet	+0.01 ft	14 mi
Provo River near CharlestonRiver gauge, Provo River	164 cfs	Normal	+12.0 cfs	16 mi
Provo River at ProvoRiver gauge, Provo River	3.98 ft	Below flood stage	±0	36 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Weber River near OakleyRiver gauge, Weber River	5.65 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	13 mi
Jordanelle ReservoirReservoir	6,114.26 ft	Low		13 mi
Washington LakeLake	9,979.97 ft	Very high		14 mi
Trial LakeLake	9,803.92 ft	Normal		14 mi
Lost LakeLake	9,894.05 ft	High		14 mi
Currant Creek ReservoirReservoir	7,676.83 ft	High		16 mi
Snake Creek near CharlestonRiver gauge, Snake Creek	1.97 ft	Very low	−0.02 ft	16 mi
Weber River near Peoa, UtahRiver gauge, Weber River	108 cfs	Normal	−3.0 cfs	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Provo River near Woodland?

The official flood stage is 7.20 ft. The level is currently 4.36 ft below it.

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 Provo River near Woodland today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:45 AM MDT, the water level was 2.84 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Provo River near Woodland rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Provo River near Woodland normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Provo River near Woodland?

The highest level on record is 7.40 ft on June 7, 1986.

Is Provo River near Woodland expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.36 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10154200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.55773, -111.16878 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
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	2.84 ft	2026-10-19 09:45	Provisional
Flow	92.7 cfs	2026-10-19 09:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Provo River near Woodland (usgs:10154200). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/provo-river-near-woodland

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