Mill Creek at Sheley Tunnel, near Moab water level

Name: Mill Creek at Sheley Tunnel, near Moab water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Mill Creek, Utah, United States

Directions

Very high for mid-October

Water level

3.49ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:15 PM MDT (21 min ago)

Flow: 7.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

Mill Creek at Sheley Tunnel, near Moab is well above normal at 3.49 ft.

That puts it 1.32 ft above the median of 2.18 ft for mid-October, based on 18 years of readings.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.48 ft and 3.54 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.18 ft1.32 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.94 ft – 3.30 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)

Flood levels and safety

Most flood deaths in the US happen in vehicles. Six inches of fast water can knock an adult off their feet, and a foot or two can float a car. If a road is covered, turn around.

Readings can change quickly after heavy rain upstream, so check again before heading near the water.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:33 AM Sunset 06:33 PM Daylight 10 hr, 59 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Other gauges on Mill Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Mill Creek below Sheley Tunnel, near MoabRiver gauge, Mill Creek	3.3 cfs	Normal	±0	0.4 mi
Mill Creek below Pack Creek near Mouth at MoabRiver gauge, Mill Creek	4.3 cfs	Normal	+0.2 cfs	11 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Pack Creek at Pack Creek Road Bridge near MoabRiver gauge, Pack Creek	0.9 cfs	Normal	±0	2.8 mi
Castle Creek below Castle Valley near MoabRiver gauge, Castle Creek	4.4 cfs	Low	−0.7 cfs	13 mi
Colorado River at PotashRiver gauge, Colorado River	2,990 cfs	Low	−140.0 cfs	14 mi
Colorado River near CiscoRiver gauge, Colorado River	2.51 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	23 mi
Dolores River near CiscoRiver gauge, Dolores River	7.68 ft	Below flood stage	+0.12 ft	25 mi
Dolores River near GatewayRiver gauge, Dolores River	242 cfs	High	+10.0 cfs	27 mi
Dolores River at BedrockRiver gauge, Dolores River	17.6 cfs	Low	−4.1 cfs	31 mi
Green River at Mineral Bottom near Cynlnds Ntl ParkRiver gauge, Green River	6,150 cfs	Very high	+1,190 cfs	32 mi

Questions and answers

What is a normal level for Mill Creek at Sheley Tunnel, near Moab in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.18 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.94 ft and 3.30 ft, based on 18 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 Mill Creek at Sheley Tunnel, near Moab today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:15 PM MDT, the water level was 3.49 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Mill Creek at Sheley Tunnel, near Moab rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Mill Creek at Sheley Tunnel, near Moab normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09183500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.48200, -109.40502 (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	3.49 ft	2026-10-21 00:15	Provisional
Flow	7.5 cfs	2026-10-21 00:15	Provisional

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