Spanish Fork at Castilla water level

Name: Spanish Fork at Castilla water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Spanish Fork, Utah, United States

Directions

Very low for mid-October

Water level

2.54ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 PM MDT (37 min ago)

Flow: 70.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.49 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 05:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:09 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Low water at Spanish Fork at Castilla: the gauge reads 2.54 ft, far below normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 3.70 ft, based on 17 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.16 ft below typical. It is 6.46 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.49 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 05:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.54 ft – 2.56 ft.

Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 3.70 ft1.16 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 3.15 ft – 4.15 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
Highest on record: 11.53 ftMay 15, 1984
Forecast peak: 2.53 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 AM

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 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

11.00 ft: major flooding will impact roads, structures, and low lying bridges along the Spanish Fork River
10.00 ft: moderate flooding will impact roads, structures, and low lying bridges along the Spanish Fork River
9.00 ft: minor flooding will impact the southwest corner of Spanish Fork. This includes low lying roads and structures built close to the river.
2.54 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	11.53 ft	May 15, 1984
2	10.67 ft	May 30, 1983
3	9.96 ft	May 4, 1982
4	9.70 ft	May 20, 1975
5	9.59 ft	June 6, 1980
6	6.58 ft	May 23, 1995
7	6.34 ft	May 22, 1993
8	6.28 ft	May 4, 1998
9	6.13 ft	May 15, 1997
10	6.08 ft	May 4, 1986

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 70° 54° – Wind 21 mph

20 Tue 69° 53° – Wind 20 mph

21 Wed 73° 48° 0.00 in Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 65° 44° 0.61 in, 88% Wind 12 mph

23 Fri 48° 41° 0.22 in, 89% Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 53° 37° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 64° 38° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min First quarter 62%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Diamond Fork above Red Hollow near ThistleRiver gauge, Diamond Fork	40.4 cfs	Normal	±0	9 mi
Hobble Creek at 1650 West at Springville, UtahRiver gauge, Hobble Creek	12.0 cfs	Low	−0.4 cfs	10 mi
Sixth Water Creek above Syar Tun near SpringvilleRiver gauge, Sixth Water Creek	4.22 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Summit Creek above Summit Creek Canal near SantaquinRiver gauge, Summit Creek	5.0 cfs	Normal	±0	14 mi
Provo River at ProvoRiver gauge, Provo River	3.98 ft	Below flood stage	±0	16 mi
Strawberry Reservoir and Soldier CreekReservoir	7,585.93 ft	Normal		24 mi
Currant Creek near MonaRiver gauge, Currant Creek	4.03 ft	Very low	±0	24 mi
Salt Creek below Nephi Powerplant Diversion near NephiRiver gauge, Salt Creek	2.37 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Spanish Fork at Castilla?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 6.46 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Spanish Fork at Castilla in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.70 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.15 ft and 4.15 ft, based on 17 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 Spanish Fork at Castilla today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 01:15 PM MDT, the water level was 2.54 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Spanish Fork at Castilla rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Spanish Fork at Castilla normal?

Very low for mid-October. Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Spanish Fork at Castilla?

The highest level on record is 11.53 ft on May 15, 1984.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10150500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.04968, -111.54797 (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	2.54 ft	2026-10-19 19:15	Provisional
Flow	70.7 cfs	2026-10-19 19:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Spanish Fork at Castilla (usgs:10150500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/spanish-fork-at-castilla

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