East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park City water level
River gauge, East Canyon Creek, Utah, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.0 cfs
- Water temperature
- 47 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.54 ft by Friday, October 23 at 03:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:31 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park City, where the gauge shows 5.12 ft.
That puts it 0.22 ft above the median of 4.90 ft for late October, based on 10 years of readings. It is 4.18 ft below the flood stage of 9.30 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 5.54 ft by Friday, October 23 at 03:00 PM. The 30-day range is 5.06 ft – 5.18 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 47 °F.
Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.90 ft0.22 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.60 ft – 5.51 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (10 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 6.47 ftMay 30, 2005
- Forecast peak
- 5.54 ftFriday, October 23 at 03:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.30 ft.
What happens at each level
- 11.10 ft
- At 11.1 ft, major flooding is expected along East Canyon Creek near I-80.
- 10.10 ft
- At 10.1 ft, moderate flooding is expected along East Canyon Creek near I-80.
- 9.30 ft
- At 9.3 ft, minor flooding will occur to areas adjacent to East Canyon Creek near I-80.
- 5.12 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.47 ft | May 30, 2005 |
| 2 | 6.26 ft | March 19, 2004 |
| 3 | 5.38 ft | June 24, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on East Canyon Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Canyon Creek near Jeremy RanchRiver gauge, East Canyon Creek | 4.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 3.4 mi |
| East Canyon Creek above East Canyon Reservoir near Morgan, UtahRiver gauge, East Canyon Creek | 17.3 cfs | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| East Canyon Creek near MorganRiver gauge, East Canyon Creek | 0.12 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Creek near Silver Creek JunctionRiver gauge, Silver Creek | 4.11 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 2.4 mi |
| McLeod Creek near Park CityRiver gauge, McLeod Creek | 6.53 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Rockport Reservoir and WanshipReservoir | 5,993.85 ft | Low | 7 mi | |
| Weber River near WanshipRiver gauge, Weber River | 1.76 ft | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Weber River near Peoa, UtahRiver gauge, Weber River | 48.0 cfs | Very low | −3.7 cfs | 8 mi |
| Jordanelle ReservoirReservoir | 6,114.30 ft | Low | 10 mi | |
| Provo River at River Road Bridge near Heber CityRiver gauge, Provo River | 0.81 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Weber River near CoalvilleRiver gauge, Weber River | 1.73 ft | Low | ±0 | 13 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park City?
The official flood stage is 9.30 ft. The level is currently 4.18 ft below it.
What is a normal level for East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park City in late October?
The median for late October is 4.90 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.60 ft and 5.51 ft, based on 10 years of records.
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 East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park City today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:30 AM MDT, the water level was 5.12 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park City rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park City normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 10 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park City?
The highest level on record is 6.47 ft on May 30, 2005.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10133650(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.72384, -111.51964(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 | 5.12 ft | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 47 °F | 2026-10-21 09:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park City (usgs:10133650). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/east-canyon-creek-below-i-80-rest-stop-near-park-city
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