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SwedenSevier River at Hatch water level
River gauge, Sevier River, Utah, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 60.9 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.34 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:51 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Sevier River at Hatch reads 0.99 ft, a normal level.
It is 2.91 ft below the flood stage of 3.90 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.34 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.98 ft and 1.13 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 5.25 ftMay 26, 1922
- Forecast peak
- 1.34 ftFriday, October 23 at 02:00 AM
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 3.90 ft, still 2.91 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 4.70 ft
- structures located along the Sevier River will be affected by the major flooding. Additionally, roads and fields along the river will be affected by significant inundation.
- 4.30 ft
- moderate flooding will affect fields, roads and bridges along low lying stretches of the Sevier River. Additionally, structures in low lying areas will receive flood damage.
- 3.90 ft
- minor flooding will affect fields. Assorted bridges and select low lying structures will receive minor flood damage.
- 0.99 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.25 ft | May 26, 1922 |
| 2 | 5.11 ft | December 25, 1971 |
| 3 | 5.11 ft | August 1, 1922 |
| 4 | 4.36 ft | June 2, 1983 |
| 5 | 4.11 ft | September 1, 1931 |
| 6 | 3.98 ft | May 17, 1993 |
| 7 | 3.80 ft | May 24, 1980 |
| 8 | 3.68 ft | May 29, 1979 |
| 9 | 3.22 ft | June 15, 1995 |
| 10 | 2.95 ft | June 3, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Sevier River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier River near KingstonRiver gauge, Sevier River | 3.87 ft | Very high | −0.07 ft | 40 mi |
| Sevier River below San Pitch River near GunnisonRiver gauge, Sevier River | 30.2 cfs | Very low | +2.7 cfs | 108 mi |
| Sevier River near JuabRiver gauge, Sevier River | 0.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 121 mi |
| Sevier River near LynndylRiver gauge, Sevier River | 22.3 cfs | Very low | +3.0 cfs | 127 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mammoth Creek above West Hatch Ditch, near HatchRiver gauge, Mammoth Creek | 17.7 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 5.1 mi |
| East Fork Virgin River near GlendaleRiver gauge, East Fork Virgin River | 9.3 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 24 mi |
| Coal Creek near Cedar CityRiver gauge, Coal Creek | 4.41 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Kanab Creek near KanabRiver gauge, Kanab Creek | 4.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 39 mi |
| East Fork Sevier River near KingstonRiver gauge, East Fork Sevier River | 3.22 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 41 mi |
| North Fork Virgin River near SpringdaleRiver gauge, North Fork Virgin River | 7.28 ft | Very high | ±0 | 43 mi |
| East Fork Virgin River near SpringdaleRiver gauge, East Fork Virgin River | 5.91 ft | Very high | +0.01 ft | 44 mi |
| Paria River near Kanab, UtahRiver gauge, Paria River | 3.7 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 47 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Sevier River at Hatch?
The official flood stage is 3.90 ft. The level is currently 2.91 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 Sevier River at Hatch today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT, the water level was 0.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sevier River at Hatch rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sevier River at Hatch normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sevier River at Hatch?
The highest level on record is 5.25 ft on May 26, 1922.
Is Sevier River at Hatch expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.34 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10174500(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.65109, -112.43021(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 | 0.99 ft | 2026-10-18 21:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 60.9 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sevier River at Hatch (usgs:10174500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/sevier-river-at-hatch
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