Coal Creek near Cedar City water level

Name: Coal Creek near Cedar City water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Coal Creek, Utah, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.44ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 09:40 AM MDT (23 min ago)

Flow: 19.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.78 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:03 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Coal Creek near Cedar City is at 4.44 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.06 ft below the flood stage of 8.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.78 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 4.41 ft and 4.47 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 11.67 ftAugust 23, 1969
Forecast peak: 4.78 ftThursday, October 22 at 07:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Coal Creek near Cedar City

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 8.50 ft, 4.06 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

10.19 ft: At 10.2 ft, major flooding can be expected in Coal Creek Canyon, the town of Cedar City, and low lying areas of the Cedar City valley.
9.40 ft: At 9.4 ft, moderate flooding can be expected in Coal Creek Canyon, the town of Cedar City, and low lying areas of the Cedar City valley.
8.50 ft: At 8.5 ft, flooding will occur in the low lying areas of the Cedar City valley. Developed areas may take on water if the flow duration is extended.
4.44 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	11.67 ft	August 23, 1969
2	10.22 ft	August 31, 1989
3	9.55 ft	August 8, 2001
4	8.30 ft	August 19, 1985
5	7.96 ft	August 26, 1996
6	7.92 ft	August 17, 1995
7	7.85 ft	August 17, 1994
8	7.50 ft	August 12, 1975
9	7.12 ft	May 20, 1998
10	7.05 ft	May 20, 1993

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 06:49 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Mammoth Creek above West Hatch Ditch, near HatchRiver gauge, Mammoth Creek	16.2 cfs	Normal	−1.1 cfs	29 mi
Santa Clara River near Pine ValleyRiver gauge, Santa Clara River	19.0 cfs	Very high	−1.0 cfs	32 mi
North Fork Virgin River near SpringdaleRiver gauge, North Fork Virgin River	7.30 ft	Very high	+0.02 ft	32 mi
East Fork Virgin River near GlendaleRiver gauge, East Fork Virgin River	10.3 cfs	Normal	+1.4 cfs	33 mi
Sevier River at HatchRiver gauge, Sevier River	0.97 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	33 mi
Virgin River at VirginRiver gauge, Virgin River	7.67 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	33 mi
Leeds Creek near LeedsRiver gauge, Leeds Creek	3.9 cfs	Normal	−0.2 cfs	33 mi
East Fork Virgin River near SpringdaleRiver gauge, East Fork Virgin River	5.92 ft	Very high	+0.02 ft	35 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Coal Creek near Cedar City?

The official flood stage is 8.50 ft. The level is currently 4.06 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 Coal Creek near Cedar City today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 09:40 AM MDT, the water level was 4.44 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Coal Creek near Cedar City rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Coal Creek near Cedar City normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Coal Creek near Cedar City?

The highest level on record is 11.67 ft on August 23, 1969.

Is Coal Creek near Cedar City expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.78 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 07:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10242000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 37.67220, -113.03467 (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	4.44 ft	2026-10-20 15:40	Provisional
Flow	19.7 cfs	2026-10-20 15:40	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Coal Creek near Cedar City (usgs:10242000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/coal-creek-near-cedar-city

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