Logan River above State Dam, near Logan water level

Name: Logan River above State Dam, near Logan water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Logan River, Utah, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.56ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM MDT (44 min ago)

Flow: 90.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.68 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:02 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Logan River above State Dam, near Logan, where the gauge shows 2.56 ft.

It is 2.64 ft below the flood stage of 5.20 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.68 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM. The 30-day range is 2.05 ft – 2.59 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 7.50 ftMay 24, 1907
Forecast peak: 2.68 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 5.20 ft.

What happens at each level

6.00 ft: major flooding will heavily damage the Birch Glen summer home development in Logan Canyon. Homes at the mouth of Logan Canyon can also expect major flood damage. Campgrounds near the river in Logan Canyon will be damaged and unaccessible.
5.50 ft: moderate flooding will impact the Birch Glen summer home development in Logan Canyon. Additionally, various campgrounds throughout Logan Canyon will receive flood damage.
5.20 ft: minor flooding will impact the Birch Glen summer home development in Logan Canyon. Additionally, various campgrounds throughout Logan Canyon will receive flood damage.
2.56 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	7.50 ft	May 24, 1907
2	6.50 ft	May 31, 1984
3	5.80 ft	May 31, 1983
4	5.70 ft	May 31, 1986
5	5.38 ft	June 25, 2011
6	5.30 ft	June 1, 1999
7	5.20 ft	May 21, 2006
8	5.16 ft	May 26, 2017
9	5.15 ft	May 30, 1999
10	4.90 ft	May 24, 2005

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 67° 53° – Wind 10 mph

21 Wed 71° 53° 0.01 in Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 71° 52° 0.71 in, 86% Wind 8 mph

23 Fri 53° 46° 0.81 in, 96% Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 57° 42° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 57° 44° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 60° 43° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:46 AM Sunset 06:39 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Com F Logan River above St D and Cache Hl Can near LoganRiver gauge, Com F Logan River	88.5 cfs	Very low	+5.6 cfs	0.1 mi
Cache Highline Canal near Logan, UtahCanal gauge, Cache Highline Canal	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	1.1 mi
Bear River near SmithfieldRiver gauge, Bear River	402 cfs	Low	+4.0 cfs	8 mi
BLACKSMITH FORK AB UP and L CO.'S DAM NR HYRUMRiver gauge	3.38 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Hyrum ReservoirReservoir	4,638.38 ft	Very low		9 mi
Little Bear River at ParadiseRiver gauge, Little Bear River	4.79 ft	Very low	−0.05 ft	12 mi
Newton ReservoirReservoir	4,727.10 ft	Very low		15 mi
Bear River at Idaho-Utah State LineRiver gauge, Bear River	9.05 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Logan River above State Dam, near Logan?

The official flood stage is 5.20 ft. The level is currently 2.64 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 Logan River above State Dam, near Logan today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.56 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Logan River above State Dam, near Logan rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Logan River above State Dam, near Logan normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Logan River above State Dam, near Logan?

The highest level on record is 7.50 ft on May 24, 1907.

Is Logan River above State Dam, near Logan expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.68 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:10109000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.74355, -111.78398 (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	2.56 ft	2026-10-20 17:00	Provisional
Flow	90.4 cfs	2026-10-20 17:00	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer