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SwedenMcLeod Creek near Park City water level
River gauge, McLeod Creek, Utah, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 7.2 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.79 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:31 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
McLeod Creek near Park City is running below normal at 6.24 ft.
The median for mid-October is 6.32 ft, based on 10 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.08 ft below typical. It is 2.66 ft below the flood stage of 8.90 ft.
It has dropped 0.33 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.79 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 6.24 ft and 6.60 ft.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 6.32 ft0.08 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 6.17 ft – 6.40 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 8.50 ftJune 17, 1995
- Forecast peak
- 6.79 ftFriday, October 23 at 12:00 PM
Floating and fishing near McLeod Creek near Park City
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Flood stage here is 8.90 ft, 2.66 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 10.30 ft
- At 10.3 ft, major flooding is anticipated through the McLeod Creek Drainage. This includes overbank flooding in addition to flooding due to rising water tables and basement flooding. Areas adjacent to McLeod Creek can anticipate field flooding to affect structures in and around this area.
- 9.19 ft
- At 9.2 ft, moderate flooding will occur in and around the Willow Park area of the Snyderville Basin in Summit County. Flood issues will occur as a result of rising water tables and basement flooding. Additional overbank flooding may occur near homes adjacent to McLeod Creek.
- 8.90 ft
- At 8.9 ft, areas just upstream from Willow Park are anticipated to receive minor flooding. These areas include homes in and around Willow Park. Most of the flooding will occur as rising water tables and basement seepage.
- 6.24 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 | 8.50 ft | June 17, 1995 |
| 2 | 8.20 ft | May 24, 2005 |
| 3 | 8.10 ft | May 22, 1993 |
| 4 | 7.90 ft | May 19, 1996 |
| 5 | 7.90 ft | June 6, 1991 |
| 6 | 6.80 ft | August 17, 2004 |
| 7 | 6.70 ft | October 23, 1991 |
| 8 | 6.70 ft | May 16, 1994 |
| 9 | 6.70 ft | June 24, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park CityRiver gauge, East Canyon Creek | 5.11 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Silver Creek near Silver Creek JunctionRiver gauge, Silver Creek | 4.09 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 4.4 mi |
| East Canyon Creek near Jeremy RanchRiver gauge, East Canyon Creek | 4.48 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Jordanelle ReservoirReservoir | 6,114.30 ft | Low | 8 mi | |
| Rockport Reservoir and WanshipReservoir | 5,993.85 ft | Low | 9 mi | |
| Weber River near Peoa, UtahRiver gauge, Weber River | 49.8 cfs | Very low | −24.7 cfs | 10 mi |
| Weber River near WanshipRiver gauge, Weber River | 1.76 ft | Low | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Provo River at River Road Bridge near Heber CityRiver gauge, Provo River | 0.81 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for McLeod Creek near Park City?
The official flood stage is 8.90 ft. The level is currently 2.66 ft below it.
What is a normal level for McLeod Creek near Park City in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 6.32 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.17 ft and 6.40 ft, based on 10 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 McLeod Creek near Park City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM MDT, the water level was 6.24 ft. Down 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is McLeod Creek near Park City rising or falling?
Down 0.33 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of McLeod Creek near Park City normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at McLeod Creek near Park City?
The highest level on record is 8.50 ft on June 17, 1995.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10133600(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.68804, -111.53372(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 | 6.24 ft | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 7.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: McLeod Creek near Park City (usgs:10133600). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/mcleod-creek-near-park-city
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