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SwedenVirgin River near Hurricane water level
River gauge, Virgin River, Utah, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 73.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.55 ft by Friday, October 23 at 09:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 07:56 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Virgin River near Hurricane, where the gauge shows 6.73 ft.
It is 12.87 ft below the flood stage of 19.60 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.55 ft by Friday, October 23 at 09:00 AM. The 30-day range is 6.63 ft – 6.86 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 19.40 ftJanuary 11, 2005
- Forecast peak
- 9.55 ftFriday, October 23 at 09:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 19.60 ft.
What happens at each level
- 22.10 ft
- Virgin River flood waters will damage the Bloomington subdivision and other homes and structures along the river. Areas between Hurricane and La Verkin can expect extensive flood damage.
- 20.20 ft
- Virgin River flood waters will flood homes and structures between La Verkin and Hurricane.
- 19.60 ft
- low lying areas along the Virgin River can expect flood damage. Areas between Hurricane and La Verkin can expect additional damage to structures.
- 6.73 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.40 ft | January 11, 2005 |
| 2 | 19.00 ft | December 22, 2010 |
| 3 | 16.28 ft | March 5, 1978 |
| 4 | 15.80 ft | August 1, 2007 |
| 5 | 15.63 ft | March 6, 1995 |
| 6 | 14.29 ft | January 25, 1969 |
| 7 | 14.02 ft | September 11, 1998 |
| 8 | 13.30 ft | October 6, 2011 |
| 9 | 13.02 ft | August 26, 2013 |
| 10 | 12.71 ft | January 3, 1997 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Virgin River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin River at VirginRiver gauge, Virgin River | 7.66 ft | Low | +0.01 ft | 12 mi |
| Virgin River above La Verkin Creek near La VerkinRiver gauge, Virgin River | 36.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Virgin River above Quail Creek near HurricaneRiver gauge, Virgin River | 88.9 cfs | Normal | +4.1 cfs | 3.1 mi |
| Virgin River near BloomingtonRiver gauge, Virgin River | 6.73 ft | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Virgin River near St. GeorgeRiver gauge, Virgin River | 7.86 ft | Very high | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Virgin River above The Narrows near LittlefieldRiver gauge, Virgin River | 95.8 cfs | Normal | −5.2 cfs | 29 mi |
| Virgin River at LittlefieldRiver gauge, Virgin River | 4.90 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 35 mi |
| Virgin River below Confluence of Muddy River near OvertonRiver gauge, Virgin River | 237 cfs | Very high | −7.0 cfs | 72 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Creek near LeedsRiver gauge, Leeds Creek | 3.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Fort Pearce Wash near St. GeorgeRiver gauge, Fort Pearce Wash | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Santa Clara River at St. GeorgeRiver gauge, Santa Clara River | 6.72 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 12 mi |
| Santa Clara River near Pine ValleyRiver gauge, Santa Clara River | 20.0 cfs | Very high | −1.6 cfs | 16 mi |
| Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir, near CentralRiver gauge, Santa Clara River | 11.64 ft | Very high | −0.07 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Virgin River near Hurricane?
The official flood stage is 19.60 ft. The level is currently 12.87 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 Virgin River near Hurricane today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:15 PM MDT, the water level was 6.73 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Virgin River near Hurricane rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Virgin River near Hurricane normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Virgin River near Hurricane?
The highest level on record is 19.40 ft on January 11, 2005.
Is Virgin River near Hurricane expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.55 ft by Friday, October 23 at 09:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09408150(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.16276, -113.39523(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 | 6.73 ft | 2026-10-20 02:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 73.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 02:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Virgin River near Hurricane (usgs:09408150). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/virgin-river-near-hurricane
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