Duchesne River near Randlett water level
River gauge, Duchesne River, Utah, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 321 cfs
- Water temperature
- 50 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.14 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:05 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Duchesne River near Randlett reads 6.41 ft, a normal level.
It is 6.89 ft below the flood stage of 13.30 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.14 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.40 ft and 7.12 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 50 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 14.49 ftJune 1, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 7.14 ftSaturday, October 24 at 12:00 AM
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.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 13.30 ft, still 6.89 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 15.70 ft
- Major flooding is occurring. Expect destruction of homes and property along the Duchesne River.
- 14.80 ft
- Moderate flooding is occurring. Buildings and other structures are threatened by flood waters of the Duchesne River. River banks will erode and are very unstable. River debris may damage bridges.
- 13.30 ft
- Inundation of fields and lowland along the river southeast of Randlett. Some private bridges and irrigations works may experience damage. Water will also rise to near the base of the Red Bridge in Randlett.
- 11.50 ft
- Expect minor flooding of low-lying agricultural land along the Duchesne River.
- 11.30 ft
- Sections of the Duchesne River reach bankfull. Water begins to pool in low-lying fields and agricultural land.
- 6.41 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.49 ft | June 1, 2011 |
| 2 | 13.77 ft | June 17, 2019 |
| 3 | 13.28 ft | May 26, 2005 |
| 4 | 12.48 ft | May 27, 2023 |
| 5 | 12.03 ft | June 9, 2024 |
| 6 | 11.66 ft | June 8, 2017 |
| 7 | 11.04 ft | June 7, 2020 |
| 8 | 10.85 ft | June 11, 2016 |
| 9 | 10.81 ft | June 7, 2010 |
| 10 | 9.87 ft | June 17, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Duchesne River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duchesne River near HannaRiver gauge, Duchesne River | 3.75 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 58 mi |
| Duchesne River near TabionaRiver gauge, Duchesne River | 1.17 ft | Very low | +0.04 ft | 44 mi |
| Duchesne River at MytonRiver gauge, Duchesne River | 2.81 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Duchesne River above Uinta River, near RandlettRiver gauge, Duchesne River | 42.1 cfs | Low | +3.4 cfs | 4.1 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uinta River at RandlettRiver gauge, Uinta River | 5.81 ft | Very high | −0.09 ft | 2.0 mi |
| Green River at Ouray, UtahRiver gauge, Green River | 3,070 cfs | Very high | −800.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Lake Fork River near MytonRiver gauge, Lake Fork River | 5.9 cfs | Very low | +2.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Ashley Creek Bel Union Canal Diversion near JensenRiver gauge, Ashley Creek Bel Union Canal Diversion | 23.0 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 23 mi |
| Ashley Creek near Remember The Maine Park near VernalRiver gauge, Ashley Creek | 222 cfs | Very high | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Steinaker ReservoirReservoir | 5,481.39 ft | Normal | 25 mi | |
| Ashley Creek near VernalRiver gauge, Ashley Creek | 2.87 ft | Highest on record | −0.01 ft | 27 mi |
| Brush Creek near Jensen, UtahRiver gauge, Brush Creek | 3.5 cfs | Normal | +0.8 cfs | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Duchesne River near Randlett?
The official flood stage is 13.30 ft. The level is currently 6.89 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 Duchesne River near Randlett today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 AM MDT, the water level was 6.41 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Duchesne River near Randlett rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Duchesne River near Randlett normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Duchesne River near Randlett?
The highest level on record is 14.49 ft on June 1, 2011.
Is Duchesne River near Randlett expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 7.14 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09302000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.21028, -109.78139(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 | 6.41 ft | 2026-10-20 13:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 321 cfs | 2026-10-20 13:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 50 °F | 2026-10-20 13:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Duchesne River near Randlett (usgs:09302000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/duchesne-river-near-randlett
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