Uinta River below Powerplant Diversion, near Neola water level

Name: Uinta River below Powerplant Diversion, near Neola water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Uinta River, Utah, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

6.02ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 294 cfs

History

7 days

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

The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.30 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:16 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

High water at Uinta River below Powerplant Diversion, near Neola: the latest reading is 6.02 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.46 ft above the median of 5.56 ft for mid-October, based on 12 years of readings. It is 2.28 ft below the flood stage of 8.30 ft. The record high is 8.10 ft, set on May 24, 2005.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 6.30 ft by Friday, October 23 at 05:00 AM. The 30-day range is 6.02 ft – 6.20 ft.

Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.56 ft0.46 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 5.20 ft – 5.98 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)
Highest on record: 8.10 ftMay 24, 2005
Forecast peak: 6.30 ftFriday, October 23 at 05:00 AM

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

What happens at each level

8.50 ft: At 8.5 ft, major flooding will impact bridges, roads, and structures adjacent to the Uinta River in the Ute Indian Reservation upstream from Fort Duchesne. The town of Neola will receive major flooding as a result of the high flows.
8.40 ft: At 8.4 ft, moderate flooding will occur to bridges, roads, and structures, along the Uinta River to Fort Duchesne in Ute Indian Reservation. Additionally, the town of Neola will experience increased levels of flooding at 6240 CFS.
8.30 ft: At 8.3 ft, minor flooding will occur at 5670 CFS. Damage will occur along the Uinta River to bridges, roads, and structures to Fort Duchesne. Additionally areas near Neola will experience river flooding.
6.02 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	8.10 ft	May 24, 2005
2	7.70 ft	June 15, 1995
3	7.21 ft	May 24, 1993
4	7.10 ft	June 11, 1991
5	7.10 ft	May 28, 2003
6	7.07 ft	June 21, 1999
7	6.96 ft	June 2, 1997
8	6.87 ft	June 27, 1998
9	6.78 ft	May 16, 1994
10	6.72 ft	June 5, 1996

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 55° 34° – Wind 6 mph

18 Sun 56° 40° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 56° 41° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 53° 44° 0.08 in, 24% Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 57° 43° 0.03 in, 36% Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 51° 46° 0.48 in, 92% Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 46° 39° 0.26 in, 92% Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:38 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Uinta River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Uinta River at RandlettRiver gauge, Uinta River	5.88 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	30 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Whiterocks River near WhiterocksRiver gauge, Whiterocks River	2.87 ft	Very low	−0.05 ft	10 mi
Yellowstone R @ Bridge Cmpgrnd near AltonahRiver gauge, Yellowstone R @ Bridge Cmpgrnd	6.31 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	12 mi
Yellowstone River near AltonahRiver gauge, Yellowstone River	1.79 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Lake Fork River below Moon Lake near Mountain HomeRiver gauge, Lake Fork River	11.9 cfs	Normal	+4.9 cfs	20 mi
Moon Lake ReservoirReservoir	8,111.70 ft	High		21 mi
Lake Fork River above Moon Lake, near Mountain HomeRiver gauge, Lake Fork River	173 cfs	Very high	−3.0 cfs	21 mi
Middle Fork Beaver Creek near LonetreeRiver gauge, Middle Fork Beaver Creek	25.3 cfs	Very high	+0.6 cfs	25 mi
Rock Creek near Mountain HomeRiver gauge, Rock Creek	1.93 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	25 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Uinta River below Powerplant Diversion, near Neola?

The official flood stage is 8.30 ft. The level is currently 2.28 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Uinta River below Powerplant Diversion, near Neola in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.56 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 5.20 ft and 5.98 ft, based on 12 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 Uinta River below Powerplant Diversion, near Neola today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM MDT, the water level was 6.02 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Uinta River below Powerplant Diversion, near Neola rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Uinta River below Powerplant Diversion, near Neola normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Uinta River below Powerplant Diversion, near Neola?

The highest level on record is 8.10 ft on May 24, 2005.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09296800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.59134, -110.11432 (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	6.02 ft	2026-10-20 21:30	Provisional
Flow	294 cfs	2026-10-20 21:30	Provisional

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