Ashley Creek near Vernal water level
River gauge, Ashley Creek, Utah, United States
Right now
Higher than ever recorded here
Water level
- Flow
- 160 cfs
History
What this means
Ashley Creek near Vernal is at a record high at 2.86 ft.
No reading on record has been higher: the old record was 2.73 ft, from March 30, 2029.
It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.84 ft and 3.05 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with the highest and lowest levels the agency has recorded at this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 2.73 ftMarch 30, 2029
- Highest on record
- 0.13 ft above the highest level on record
Flood levels and safety
Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.
Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.73 ft | March 30, 2029 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Ashley Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Creek near Remember The Maine Park near VernalRiver gauge, Ashley Creek | 211 cfs | Very high | −27.0 cfs | 4.6 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinaker ReservoirReservoir | 5,481.39 ft | Normal | 6 mi | |
| Big Brush Creek above Red Fleet Reservoir, near VernalRiver gauge, Big Brush Creek | 41.7 cfs | Very high | −2.1 cfs | 8 mi |
| Red Fleet ReservoirReservoir | 5,563.26 ft | Low | 10 mi | |
| Whiterocks River near WhiterocksRiver gauge, Whiterocks River | 2.95 ft | Very low | −0.05 ft | 16 mi |
| Brush Creek near Jensen, UtahRiver gauge, Brush Creek | 2.9 cfs | Normal | +0.3 cfs | 19 mi |
| Ashley Creek Bel Union Canal Diversion near JensenRiver gauge, Ashley Creek Bel Union Canal Diversion | 23.0 cfs | Normal | −1.7 cfs | 20 mi |
| Green River near JensenRiver gauge, Green River | 3.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.21 ft | 23 mi |
| Green River near GreendaleRiver gauge, Green River | 9.67 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 25 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Ashley Creek near Vernal today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 11:45 PM MDT, the water level was 2.86 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Ashley Creek near Vernal rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Ashley Creek near Vernal normal?
Higher than ever recorded here. Compared with the highest and lowest levels the agency has recorded at this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Ashley Creek near Vernal?
The highest level on record is 2.73 ft on March 30, 2029.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09266500(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.57744, -109.62211(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 | 2.86 ft | 2026-10-20 05:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 160 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Ashley Creek near Vernal (usgs:09266500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/ashley-creek-near-vernal
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer