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SwedenLost Creek near Croydon, Utah water level
River gauge, Lost Creek, Utah, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 7.8 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.16 ft by Monday, October 19 at 10:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:57 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Low water at Lost Creek near Croydon, Utah: the gauge reads 1.16 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.06 ft below the median of 1.22 ft for mid-October, based on 25 years of readings. It is 1.34 ft below the flood stage of 2.50 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.16 ft by Monday, October 19 at 10:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 1.16 ft – 1.17 ft.
Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.22 ft0.06 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.18 ft – 1.33 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (25 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 6.87 ftMay 5, 1952
- Forecast peak
- 1.16 ftMonday, October 19 at 10:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
For reference, flood stage is 2.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 3.00 ft
- At 3.00 ft, major flooding will affect homes in the town of Croyden, in addition to roads and bridges adjacent to Lost Creek. The bridge spanning State Route 158 or Croydon Road will also flood.
- 2.70 ft
- At 2.70 ft, moderate flooding will affect homes in the town of Croyden in addition to low lying fields and roads adjacent to Lost Creek.
- 2.50 ft
- At 2.50 ft, minor flooding will affect homes in the town of Croyden in addition to low lying areas adjacent to Lost Creek.
- 1.16 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.87 ft | May 5, 1952 |
| 2 | 5.97 ft | April 30, 1965 |
| 3 | 5.63 ft | May 23, 1950 |
| 4 | 5.63 ft | May 19, 1957 |
| 5 | 4.72 ft | April 21, 1946 |
| 6 | 4.42 ft | May 10, 1966 |
| 7 | 4.20 ft | May 10, 1923 |
| 8 | 4.03 ft | May 8, 1922 |
| 9 | 3.82 ft | May 16, 1921 |
| 10 | 1.87 ft | August 28, 2000 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Lost Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Creek at Devils Slide, UtahRiver gauge, Lost Creek | 14.0 cfs | Normal | −1.8 cfs | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Creek ReservoirReservoir | 5,941.88 ft | Low | 0.6 mi | |
| Causey ReservoirReservoir | 5,656.01 ft | Normal | 13 mi | |
| Weber River at EchoRiver gauge, Weber River | 1.03 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Echo ReservoirReservoir | 5,514.91 ft | Normal | 15 mi | |
| South Fork Ogden River near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, South Fork Ogden River | 0.98 ft | Very low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Chalk Creek at CoalvilleRiver gauge, Chalk Creek | 3.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| Weber River near CoalvilleRiver gauge, Weber River | 1.73 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 20 mi |
| East Canyon Creek near MorganRiver gauge, East Canyon Creek | 0.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Lost Creek near Croydon, Utah?
The official flood stage is 2.50 ft. The level is currently 1.34 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Lost Creek near Croydon, Utah in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.22 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.18 ft and 1.33 ft, based on 25 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 Lost Creek near Croydon, Utah today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 AM MDT, the water level was 1.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Lost Creek near Croydon, Utah rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Lost Creek near Croydon, Utah normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 25 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lost Creek near Croydon, Utah?
The highest level on record is 6.87 ft on May 5, 1952.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10132500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.18068, -111.40046(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 | 1.16 ft | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 7.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Lost Creek near Croydon, Utah (usgs:10132500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/lost-creek-near-croydon-utah
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