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SwedenLee Creek near Magna water level
River gauge, Lee Creek, Utah, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 67.7 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Lee Creek near Magna shows 5.33 ft, above normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.22 ft and 5.38 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goggin Drain near Magna UtahRiver gauge, Goggin Drain | 9.9 cfs | Low | −0.7 cfs | 3.2 mi |
| Great Salt Lake at Saltair Boat HarborLake, Great Salt Lake | 4,189.80 ft | Low | +0.10 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake CityCanal gauge | 10.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake CityRiver gauge | 1.84 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| (C- 2- 4)15cac-S1 MILL SPRING NR ERDARiver gauge | 2.5 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 12 mi |
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near SlcRiver gauge, Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River | 0.27 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Red Butte Creek at Fort Douglas, near SlcRiver gauge, Red Butte Creek | 0.7 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 17 mi |
| Gsl Farmington Bay Outflow at Causeway BridgeLake, Gsl Farmington Bay Outflow | 438 cfs | Normal | +43.0 cfs | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Lee Creek near Magna today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 AM MDT, the water level was 5.33 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lee Creek near Magna rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Lee Creek near Magna normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 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:10172640(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.78085, -112.13859(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 | 5.33 ft | 2026-10-20 08:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 67.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 08:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Lee Creek near Magna (usgs:10172640). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/lee-creek-near-magna
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer