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East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park City water level

River gauge, East Canyon Creek, Utah, United States

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Right now

Normal for late October

Water level

5.12ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
8.0 cfs
Water temperature
47 °F
5 8 Minor floodstage 9.30 ft Highest onrecord 6.47 ft

History

History
5.05.5ftOct 16Oct 19Oct 21Oct 24Oct 275.05.5ftOct 16Oct 21Oct 27
Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Forecast Minor flood stage

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

RankLevelDate
16.47 ftMay 30, 2005
26.26 ftMarch 19, 2004
35.38 ftJune 24, 2003

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 62° 42° – Wind 20 mph
22 Thu 57° 48° 0.17 in, 85% Wind 15 mph
23 Fri 51° 40° 0.90 in, 96% Wind 12 mph
24 Sat 53° 38° 0.01 in, 68% Wind 6 mph
25 Sun 52° 39° – Wind 6 mph
26 Mon 59° 39° – Wind 6 mph
27 Tue 58° 42° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:44 AM Sunset 06:38 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min Waxing gibbous 76%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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