Chalk Creek at Coalville water level

Name: Chalk Creek at Coalville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Chalk Creek, Utah, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.13ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 PM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 12.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.36 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:57 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Chalk Creek at Coalville, where the gauge shows 3.13 ft.

It is 3.87 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.36 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM. The 30-day range is 3.13 ft – 3.20 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 6.89 ftMay 22, 1993
Forecast peak: 3.36 ftFriday, October 23 at 06:00 PM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft: At 9.0 ft, homes along Chalk Creek approximately 5 miles upstream from Coalville can expect extensive damage to property and structures. Bridges along the creek will also receive extensive damage due to the high flows.
8.00 ft: homes located approximately 5 miles upstream from Coalville can expect moderate flooding on their properties and into basement areas. Additionally, bridges along the creek can expect damage as the high water impacts the lower structures.
7.00 ft: homes located approximately 5 miles upstream from Coalville can be expected to receive minor flood damage. Additionally, bridges over the stream will have water on the bottom structures.
3.13 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	6.89 ft	May 22, 1993
2	6.21 ft	June 19, 1998
3	6.14 ft	June 13, 2010
4	5.81 ft	May 25, 1999
5	5.54 ft	May 23, 1995
6	5.52 ft	May 15, 1997
7	5.38 ft	May 17, 1996
8	5.08 ft	June 3, 1991
9	4.51 ft	May 16, 2001
10	4.41 ft	May 14, 1994

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 63%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Weber River near CoalvilleRiver gauge, Weber River	1.74 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	1.7 mi
Echo ReservoirReservoir	5,514.91 ft	Normal		2.7 mi
Weber River at EchoRiver gauge, Weber River	1.04 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	3.8 mi
Weber River near WanshipRiver gauge, Weber River	1.76 ft	Low	±0	9 mi
East Canyon ReservoirReservoir	5,661.76 ft	Low		10 mi
Rockport Reservoir and WanshipReservoir	5,993.72 ft	Low		10 mi
East Canyon Creek above East Canyon Reservoir near Morgan, UtahRiver gauge, East Canyon Creek	16.7 cfs	Low	+0.5 cfs	10 mi
East Canyon Creek near MorganRiver gauge, East Canyon Creek	0.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	11 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Chalk Creek at Coalville?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 3.87 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 Chalk Creek at Coalville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 PM MDT, the water level was 3.13 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Chalk Creek at Coalville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Chalk Creek at Coalville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Chalk Creek at Coalville?

The highest level on record is 6.89 ft on May 22, 1993.

Is Chalk Creek at Coalville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.36 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10131000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.92050, -111.40159 (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	3.13 ft	2026-10-19 23:30	Provisional
Flow	12.7 cfs	2026-10-19 23:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Chalk Creek at Coalville (usgs:10131000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/chalk-creek-at-coalville

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