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SwedenParia River at Lees Ferry water level
River gauge, Paria River, Arizona, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 9.6 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Paria River at Lees Ferry, where the gauge shows 4.55 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.54 ft – 4.74 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
- 16.65 ftSeptember 9, 1980
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.65 ft | September 9, 1980 |
| 2 | 16.35 ft | September 1, 1963 |
| 3 | 16.00 ft | September 6, 1940 |
| 4 | 16.00 ft | September 13, 1927 |
| 5 | 15.37 ft | September 6, 1998 |
| 6 | 15.30 ft | September 12, 1958 |
| 7 | 14.10 ft | June 22, 1972 |
| 8 | 13.95 ft | October 19, 1972 |
| 9 | 13.80 ft | August 2, 1929 |
| 10 | 13.78 ft | September 28, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Paria River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paria River near Kanab, UtahRiver gauge, Paria River | 3.7 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 24 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River at Lees FerryRiver gauge, Colorado River | 7,800 cfs | Normal | −40.0 cfs | 0.7 mi |
| Lake Powell at Glen Canyon DamReservoir, Lake Powell | 3,523.10 ft | Very low | +0.30 ft | 8 mi |
| Lake PowellLake | 3,520.31 ft | Very low | 21 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 Paria River at Lees Ferry today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:00 PM MST, the water level was 4.55 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Paria River at Lees Ferry rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Paria River at Lees Ferry 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 Paria River at Lees Ferry?
The highest level on record is 16.65 ft on September 9, 1980.
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:09382000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.87221, -111.59463(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 | 4.55 ft | 2026-10-18 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 9.6 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Paria River at Lees Ferry (usgs:09382000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/arizona/paria-river-at-lees-ferry
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