Duchesne River near Tabiona water level

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

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Very low for mid-October

Water level

1.18ft Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 114 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.42 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

At 1.18 ft, the Duchesne River near Tabiona is far below normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.53 ft below the median of 1.71 ft for mid-October, based on 12 years of readings. It is 4.42 ft below the flood stage of 5.60 ft.

The water is rising: up 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.42 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 12:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.10 ft and 1.18 ft.

Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.71 ft0.53 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.41 ft – 1.97 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)
Highest on record: 5.92 ftJune 16, 1972
Forecast peak: 1.42 ftSaturday, October 24 at 12:00 AM

What the stage means on the water

Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 5.60 ft, still 4.42 ft away.

What happens at each level

6.80 ft: major flooding along the Duchesne River from Tabiona to the town of Duchesne and downstream areas. Flood damage will affect structures, bridges and roads, especially State Route 35 and State Route 208.
5.80 ft: moderate flooding will occur along the Duchesne River from Tabiona to Duchesne and downstream areas. Damage will affect structures, bridges and roads, especially State Route 35 and State Route 208.
5.60 ft: minor flooding will affect structures and roads adjacent to the Duchesne River from Hanna to Duchesne and downstream areas. Some bridges and roads will be affected including State Route 35 and State Route 208.
1.18 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	5.92 ft	June 16, 1972
2	5.70 ft	June 1, 1997
3	5.63 ft	June 6, 1986
4	5.42 ft	June 19, 1983
5	5.09 ft	June 15, 1995
6	4.89 ft	June 19, 1999
7	4.48 ft	May 27, 1993
8	4.47 ft	June 23, 1998
9	4.34 ft	June 6, 1996
10	3.75 ft	May 17, 2001

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 58° 39° – Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 62° 42° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 65° 45° 0.08 in, 56% Wind 15 mph

22 Thu 54° 49° 0.30 in, 98% Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 54° 44° 0.12 in, 94% Wind 18 mph

24 Sat 55° 37° – Wind 12 mph

25 Sun 58° 40° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:37 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 67%

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	−0.01 ft	16 mi
Duchesne River at MytonRiver gauge, Duchesne River	2.81 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	29 mi
Duchesne River above Uinta River, near RandlettRiver gauge, Duchesne River	43.8 cfs	Low	+5.1 cfs	40 mi
Duchesne River near RandlettRiver gauge, Duchesne River	6.44 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	44 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Strawberry River near DuchesneRiver gauge, Strawberry River	5.58 ft	High	±0	10 mi
Starvation ReservoirReservoir	5,686.47 ft	Low		11 mi
Rock Creek near Mountain HomeRiver gauge, Rock Creek	1.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Strawberry River at Pinnacles near FruitlandRiver gauge, Strawberry River	29.1 cfs	Low	−0.7 cfs	14 mi
Currant Creek near FruitlandRiver gauge, Currant Creek	34.6 cfs	Normal	−2.0 cfs	17 mi
Lake Fork River below Moon Lake near Mountain HomeRiver gauge, Lake Fork River	7.0 cfs	Normal	±0	19 mi
Upper Stillwater ReservoirReservoir	8,112.18 ft	Normal		19 mi
Moon Lake ReservoirReservoir	8,111.01 ft	Normal		20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Duchesne River near Tabiona?

The official flood stage is 5.60 ft. The level is currently 4.42 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Duchesne River near Tabiona in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.71 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.41 ft and 1.97 ft, based on 12 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 Duchesne River near Tabiona today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 AM MDT, the water level was 1.18 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Duchesne River near Tabiona rising or falling?

Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Duchesne River near Tabiona normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Duchesne River near Tabiona?

The highest level on record is 5.92 ft on June 16, 1972.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09277500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.29975, -110.60426 (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	1.18 ft	2026-10-20 07:30	Provisional
Flow	114 cfs	2026-10-20 07:30	Provisional

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