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SwedenBLACKSMITH FORK AB UP and L CO.'S DAM NR HYRUM water level
River gauge, Utah, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 51.6 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.60 ft by Friday, October 23 at 11:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:02 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Low water at BLACKSMITH FORK AB UP and L CO.'S DAM NR HYRUM: the gauge reads 3.39 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 3.77 ft, based on 14 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.37 ft below typical. It is 4.21 ft below the flood stage of 7.60 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.60 ft by Friday, October 23 at 11:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 3.38 ft – 3.41 ft.
Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.77 ft0.37 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.56 ft – 4.20 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (14 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 6.29 ftMay 7, 1993
- Forecast peak
- 3.60 ftFriday, October 23 at 11:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
For reference, flood stage is 7.60 ft.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
- homes in the Blacksmith Fork Canyon will receive extensive damage as a result of the high water. Additionally, homes in the Country Manor subdivision will also receive extensive damage.
- 8.30 ft
- high water will affect homes in the Blacksmith Fork Canyon area. Additionally, Country Manor subdivision will receive extensive flooding to homes.
- 7.60 ft
- flooding along select homes in the Blacksmith Fork Canyon will occur. Additionally, homes in the Country Manor subdivision will also be affected.
- 3.39 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 | 6.29 ft | May 7, 1993 |
| 2 | 6.05 ft | May 18, 1996 |
| 3 | 5.89 ft | May 11, 1995 |
| 4 | 5.52 ft | April 21, 1994 |
| 5 | 5.19 ft | May 8, 2000 |
| 6 | 4.78 ft | May 15, 2003 |
| 7 | 4.66 ft | February 24, 1992 |
| 8 | 4.45 ft | May 9, 2002 |
| 9 | 4.26 ft | April 29, 2001 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyrum ReservoirReservoir | 4,638.38 ft | Very low | 6 mi | |
| Little Bear River at ParadiseRiver gauge, Little Bear River | 4.80 ft | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Cache Highline Canal near Logan, UtahCanal gauge, Cache Highline Canal | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Logan River above State Dam, near LoganRiver gauge, Logan River | 2.56 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Com F Logan River above St D and Cache Hl Can near LoganRiver gauge, Com F Logan River | 90.4 cfs | Very low | +1.9 cfs | 9 mi |
| Bear River near SmithfieldRiver gauge, Bear River | 398 cfs | Low | −2.0 cfs | 17 mi |
| Bear River near CorinneRiver gauge, Bear River | 3.84 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| Newton ReservoirReservoir | 4,727.10 ft | Very low | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for BLACKSMITH FORK AB UP and L CO.'S DAM NR HYRUM?
The official flood stage is 7.60 ft. The level is currently 4.21 ft below it.
What is a normal level for BLACKSMITH FORK AB UP and L CO.'S DAM NR HYRUM in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 3.77 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.56 ft and 4.20 ft, based on 14 years of records.
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 BLACKSMITH FORK AB UP and L CO.'S DAM NR HYRUM today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 09:45 PM MDT, the water level was 3.39 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is BLACKSMITH FORK AB UP and L CO.'S DAM NR HYRUM rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of BLACKSMITH FORK AB UP and L CO.'S DAM NR HYRUM normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at BLACKSMITH FORK AB UP and L CO.'S DAM NR HYRUM?
The highest level on record is 6.29 ft on May 7, 1993.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10113500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.62401, -111.73616(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 | 3.39 ft | 2026-10-21 03:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 51.6 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: BLACKSMITH FORK AB UP and L CO.'S DAM NR HYRUM (usgs:10113500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/blacksmith-fork-ab-up-and-l-co-s-dam-nr-hyrum
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