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SwedenDuchesne River at Myton water level
River gauge, Duchesne River, Utah, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 51.7 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.78 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:05 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Duchesne River at Myton is at 2.80 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.56 ft below the flood stage of 9.36 ft.
It has risen 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.78 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 PM. There is still 6.56 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 2.74 ft and 3.33 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.40 ftJune 10, 1922
- Forecast peak
- 3.78 ftFriday, October 23 at 08:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Duchesne River at Myton
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 9.36 ft, 6.56 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 10.20 ft
- homes, structures, and fields adjacent to the Duchesne River in and near Myton will receive flood damage from significant innundation. Major flooding is expected.
- 9.90 ft
- agricultural fields and structures adjacent to the Duchesne River in and near Myton will experience moderate flooding. Additionally, homes and yards along river bank will recieve flood damage.
- 9.36 ft
- fields adjacent to the Duchesne River in and near Myton will experience minor flooding. Additionally, structures and yards along banks may receive minor flood damage.
- 2.80 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.40 ft | June 10, 1922 |
| 2 | 10.62 ft | July 5, 1907 |
| 3 | 10.42 ft | September 10, 1927 |
| 4 | 10.35 ft | June 6, 1909 |
| 5 | 9.50 ft | May 25, 1904 |
| 6 | 9.25 ft | June 15, 1908 |
| 7 | 8.35 ft | June 22, 1983 |
| 8 | 8.35 ft | May 12, 1910 |
| 9 | 8.03 ft | June 6, 1986 |
| 10 | 7.85 ft | May 25, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Duchesne River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duchesne River near HannaRiver gauge, Duchesne River | 3.76 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 44 mi |
| Duchesne River near TabionaRiver gauge, Duchesne River | 1.16 ft | Very low | +0.04 ft | 29 mi |
| Duchesne River above Uinta River, near RandlettRiver gauge, Duchesne River | 42.1 cfs | Normal | +1.8 cfs | 11 mi |
| Duchesne River near RandlettRiver gauge, Duchesne River | 6.49 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Fork River near MytonRiver gauge, Lake Fork River | 5.9 cfs | Very low | +0.9 cfs | 2.9 mi |
| Uinta River at RandlettRiver gauge, Uinta River | 5.91 ft | Very high | +0.02 ft | 14 mi |
| Starvation ReservoirReservoir | 5,686.47 ft | Low | 20 mi | |
| Green River at Ouray, UtahRiver gauge, Green River | 3,510 cfs | Very high | −1,130.0 cfs | 22 mi |
| Yellowstone River near AltonahRiver gauge, Yellowstone River | 1.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 26 mi |
| Strawberry River near DuchesneRiver gauge, Strawberry River | 5.56 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Uinta River below Powerplant Diversion, near NeolaRiver gauge, Uinta River | 6.02 ft | High | −0.06 ft | 27 mi |
| Yellowstone R @ Bridge Cmpgrnd near AltonahRiver gauge, Yellowstone R @ Bridge Cmpgrnd | 6.33 ft | Very high | −0.08 ft | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Duchesne River at Myton?
The official flood stage is 9.36 ft. The level is currently 6.56 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 Duchesne River at Myton today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:30 PM MDT, the water level was 2.80 ft. Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Duchesne River at Myton rising or falling?
Up 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Duchesne River at Myton normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Duchesne River at Myton?
The highest level on record is 12.40 ft on June 10, 1922.
Is Duchesne River at Myton expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.78 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09295000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.20024, -110.06376(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 | 2.80 ft | 2026-10-19 21:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 51.7 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Duchesne River at Myton (usgs:09295000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/duchesne-river-at-myton
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