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SwedenEscalante River near Escalante water level
River gauge, Escalante River, Utah, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.4 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Escalante River near Escalante, where the gauge shows 1.35 ft.
The median for mid-October is 1.44 ft, based on 20 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.08 ft below typical.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.34 ft – 2.35 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.44 ft0.08 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.14 ft – 1.76 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (20 years of records)
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Creek near EscalanteRiver gauge, Pine Creek | 2.3 cfs | Normal | +0.5 cfs | 7 mi |
| Fremont River near BicknellRiver gauge, Fremont River | 57.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 37 mi |
| East Fork Sevier River near KingstonRiver gauge, East Fork Sevier River | 3.21 ft | Normal | ±0 | 43 mi |
| Sevier River near KingstonRiver gauge, Sevier River | 3.84 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 45 mi |
| Fremont River at Highway 24 above Sandy Creek near CainevilleRiver gauge, Fremont River | 9.16 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 46 mi |
Questions and answers
What is a normal level for the Escalante River near Escalante in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.44 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.14 ft and 1.76 ft, based on 20 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 Escalante River near Escalante today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:25 PM MDT, the water level was 1.35 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Escalante River near Escalante rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Escalante River near Escalante normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 20 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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:09337500(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.77804, -111.57462(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 | 1.35 ft | 2026-10-20 05:25 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:25 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Escalante River near Escalante (usgs:09337500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/escalante-river-near-escalante
How we check values
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer