Whiterocks River near Whiterocks water level

Name: Whiterocks River near Whiterocks water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Whiterocks River, Utah, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.89ft Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 PM MDT (47 min ago)

Flow: 307 cfs

History

7 days

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

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.48 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:05 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Whiterocks River near Whiterocks, where the gauge shows 2.89 ft.

It is 2.91 ft below the flood stage of 5.80 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.48 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.88 ft – 3.19 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 6.35 ftJune 2, 1986
Forecast peak: 2.92 ftFriday, October 23 at 12:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 5.80 ft.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	6.35 ft	June 2, 1986
2	5.18 ft	May 17, 1996
3	5.16 ft	May 27, 1993
4	5.02 ft	June 5, 1991
5	5.00 ft	May 16, 1987
6	4.70 ft	May 17, 1988
7	4.34 ft	May 13, 1994
8	4.12 ft	June 14, 2019
9	3.90 ft	May 25, 2023
10	3.89 ft	May 21, 1992

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 55° 39° – Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 56° 43° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 60° 45° 0.07 in, 68% Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 49° 46° 0.42 in, 98% Wind 16 mph

23 Fri 45° 36° 0.13 in, 95% Wind 15 mph

24 Sat 48° 33° – Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 53° 38° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:36 AM Sunset 06:35 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min First quarter 62%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Uinta River below Powerplant Diversion, near NeolaRiver gauge, Uinta River	6.03 ft	High	−0.04 ft	10 mi
Ashley Creek near VernalRiver gauge, Ashley Creek	2.85 ft	Highest on record	−0.04 ft	16 mi
Ashley Creek near Remember The Maine Park near VernalRiver gauge, Ashley Creek	211 cfs	Very high	−23.0 cfs	19 mi
Yellowstone R @ Bridge Cmpgrnd near AltonahRiver gauge, Yellowstone R @ Bridge Cmpgrnd	6.33 ft	Very high	−0.06 ft	21 mi
Steinaker ReservoirReservoir	5,481.39 ft	Normal		22 mi
Yellowstone River near AltonahRiver gauge, Yellowstone River	1.80 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	22 mi
Big Brush Creek above Red Fleet Reservoir, near VernalRiver gauge, Big Brush Creek	41.7 cfs	Very high	−3.2 cfs	25 mi
Uinta River at RandlettRiver gauge, Uinta River	5.92 ft	Very high	+0.02 ft	26 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Whiterocks River near Whiterocks?

The official flood stage is 5.80 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 Whiterocks River near Whiterocks today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:30 PM MDT, the water level was 2.89 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Whiterocks River near Whiterocks rising or falling?

Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Whiterocks River near Whiterocks normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Whiterocks River near Whiterocks?

The highest level on record is 6.35 ft on June 2, 1986.

Is Whiterocks River near Whiterocks expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.48 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09299500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.59356, -109.93237 (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	2.89 ft	2026-10-19 20:30	Provisional
Flow	307 cfs	2026-10-19 20:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Whiterocks River near Whiterocks (usgs:09299500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/whiterocks-river-near-whiterocks

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer