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SwedenLittle Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc water level
River gauge, Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River, Utah, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 2.6 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc reads 0.24 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.46 ft below the flood stage of 5.70 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.23 ft and 0.66 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 5.29 ftMay 30, 2005
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 5.70 ft, still 5.46 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 6.70 ft
- At 6.7 ft, major flooding will occur throughout the town of Murray to structures adjacent to the creek. These areas include Murray Park, buildings near the Willows condos, State Street in the northbound lanes, and Wheeler Farm. Many structures will initially receive major bank erosion, leading to severe structural damage depending on the length of the flood. Flooding is also anticipated in Little Cottonwood Canyon, including footbridges, campgrounds, and trails in the canyon.
- 6.20 ft
- At 6.2 ft, moderate flooding is forecasted to affect Murray Park and structures abutting the park. This also includes flooding of State St. at the park with ponding of water in the northbound lane. Many structures adjacent to the creek through the town of Murray will initially experience severe bank erosion, and in some cases lead to major structural damage due to undercutting of foundations.
- 5.70 ft
- At 5.7 ft, minor flooding will begin at Murray Park and State St. at the park. Ponding of water will affect traffic in the northbound lanes in this area. Additionally, bank erosion will begin and depending on the length of the flood, may lead to major structural damage due to bank undercutting. Areas up and downstream of Murray Park will experience flooded roads and parking lots.
- 0.24 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.29 ft | May 30, 2005 |
| 2 | 5.10 ft | June 5, 2008 |
| 3 | 5.00 ft | June 9, 2006 |
| 4 | 4.90 ft | June 20, 2009 |
| 5 | 4.60 ft | July 26, 2006 |
| 6 | 4.25 ft | May 30, 2003 |
| 7 | 4.16 ft | May 16, 2001 |
| 8 | 4.11 ft | May 25, 2002 |
| 9 | 3.52 ft | May 30, 1999 |
| 10 | 3.33 ft | May 31, 2002 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surplus Canal @ Salt Lake CityCanal gauge | 10.80 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Jordan River @ 1700 South @ Salt Lake CityRiver gauge | 1.85 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Red Butte Creek at Fort Douglas, near SlcRiver gauge, Red Butte Creek | 0.8 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Lee Creek near MagnaRiver gauge, Lee Creek | 68.6 cfs | High | +0.9 cfs | 15 mi |
| Goggin Drain near Magna UtahRiver gauge, Goggin Drain | 9.9 cfs | Low | −0.7 cfs | 15 mi |
| Great Salt Lake at Saltair Boat HarborLake, Great Salt Lake | 4,189.80 ft | Low | +0.10 ft | 17 mi |
| East Canyon Creek near Jeremy RanchRiver gauge, East Canyon Creek | 4.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 19 mi |
| American Fork above Upper Powerplant near American ForkRiver gauge, American Fork | 6.03 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc?
The official flood stage is 5.70 ft. The level is currently 5.46 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 Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:00 AM MDT, the water level was 0.24 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.38 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc?
The highest level on record is 5.29 ft on May 30, 2005.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10168000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.66431, -111.89886(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 | 0.24 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.6 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc (usgs:10168000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/little-cottonwood-creek-jordan-river-near-slc
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