East Canyon Creek near Morgan water level

Name: East Canyon Creek near Morgan water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, East Canyon Creek, Utah, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

0.12ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 5.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.13 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 05:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:57 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at East Canyon Creek near Morgan, where the gauge shows 0.12 ft.

It is 2.38 ft below the flood stage of 2.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.13 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 05:00 AM. The 30-day range is 0.12 ft – 0.14 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 3.49 ftMay 4, 1952
Forecast peak: 0.13 ftTuesday, October 20 at 05:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 2.50 ft.

What happens at each level

2.90 ft: At 2.9 ft, major flooding will affect homes and structures along East Canyon Creek below East Canyon Reservoir to the confluence of the Weber River.
2.70 ft: At 2.7 ft, moderate flooding will affect homes and structures along East Canyon Creek below East Canyon Reservoir to the confluence of the Weber River.
2.50 ft: At 2.5 ft, minor flooding will occur to structures along East Canyon Creek below East Canyon Reservoir to the confluence of the Weber River.
0.12 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	3.49 ft	May 4, 1952
2	2.95 ft	June 1, 1983
3	2.05 ft	June 8, 1984
4	2.04 ft	May 27, 1975
5	1.91 ft	August 12, 1964
6	1.85 ft	March 6, 1986
7	1.83 ft	May 27, 1973
8	1.77 ft	May 21, 1953
9	1.75 ft	May 12, 1974
10	1.67 ft	May 22, 1957

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:44 AM Sunset 06:40 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Other gauges on East Canyon Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
East Canyon Creek below I-80 Rest Stop near Park CityRiver gauge, East Canyon Creek	5.11 ft	Normal	±0	14 mi
East Canyon Creek near Jeremy RanchRiver gauge, East Canyon Creek	4.43 ft	Below flood stage	±0	11 mi
East Canyon Creek above East Canyon Reservoir near Morgan, UtahRiver gauge, East Canyon Creek	17.8 cfs	Low	+0.5 cfs	3.8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
East Canyon ReservoirReservoir	5,661.76 ft	Low		1.1 mi
Weber River at EchoRiver gauge, Weber River	1.03 ft	Below flood stage	±0	9 mi
Echo ReservoirReservoir	5,514.91 ft	Normal		10 mi
Lost Creek at Devils Slide, UtahRiver gauge, Lost Creek	14.0 cfs	Normal	−1.8 cfs	10 mi
Chalk Creek at CoalvilleRiver gauge, Chalk Creek	3.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	11 mi
Weber River near CoalvilleRiver gauge, Weber River	1.73 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	11 mi
Weber River near WanshipRiver gauge, Weber River	1.76 ft	Low	±0	14 mi
Red Butte Creek at Fort Douglas, near SlcRiver gauge, Red Butte Creek	0.8 cfs	Very low	±0	14 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for East Canyon Creek near Morgan?

The official flood stage is 2.50 ft. The level is currently 2.38 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 East Canyon Creek near Morgan today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:45 AM MDT, the water level was 0.12 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is East Canyon Creek near Morgan rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of East Canyon Creek near Morgan normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at East Canyon Creek near Morgan?

The highest level on record is 3.49 ft on May 4, 1952.

Is East Canyon Creek near Morgan expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 0.13 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10134500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.92245, -111.60715 (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	0.12 ft	2026-10-20 14:45	Provisional
Flow	5.5 cfs	2026-10-20 14:45	Provisional

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