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SwedenProvo River at Provo water level
River gauge, Provo River, Utah, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 75.4 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.92 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 10:54 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Provo River at Provo is at 3.98 ft, in the normal range.
It is 4.78 ft below the flood stage of 8.76 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.92 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.98 ft and 4.00 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.67 ftJune 3, 1983
- Forecast peak
- 3.99 ftFriday, October 23 at 01:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Provo River at Provo
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 8.76 ft, 4.78 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 9.52 ft
- or 2500 cfs, major flooding is anticipated along the Provo River from Deer Creek Reservoir in Provo Canyon along the channel downstream to Utah Lake. Home developments along this stretch can expect property damage and flooded basements.
- 9.15 ft
- or 2300 cfs, moderate flooding is anticipated along the Provo River from Deer Creek Reservoir in Provo Canyon along the channel downstream to Utah Lake. Home developments along this stretch can expect property damage and flooded basements.
- 8.76 ft
- or 2100 cfs, minor flooding is anticipated along the Provo River from Deer Creek Reservoir in Provo Canyon along the channel downstream to Utah Lake. Home developments along this stretch can expect property damage and flooded basements.
- 3.98 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.67 ft | June 3, 1983 |
| 2 | 7.48 ft | May 30, 2005 |
| 3 | 7.08 ft | February 19, 1986 |
| 4 | 6.94 ft | May 25, 1984 |
| 5 | 6.63 ft | May 10, 1985 |
| 6 | 6.60 ft | June 10, 1975 |
| 7 | 6.53 ft | June 12, 1990 |
| 8 | 6.50 ft | May 24, 1988 |
| 9 | 6.49 ft | May 26, 1995 |
| 10 | 6.43 ft | May 24, 1997 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Provo River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provo River near WoodlandRiver gauge, Provo River | 2.86 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 36 mi |
| Provo River near HailstoneRiver gauge, Provo River | 159 cfs | Very high | −14.0 cfs | 33 mi |
| Provo River at River Road Bridge near Heber CityRiver gauge, Provo River | 0.81 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 26 mi |
| Provo River near CharlestonRiver gauge, Provo River | 166 cfs | Normal | +5.0 cfs | 21 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobble Creek at 1650 West at Springville, UtahRiver gauge, Hobble Creek | 12.9 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.6 mi |
| American Fork above Upper Powerplant near American ForkRiver gauge, American Fork | 6.04 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Spanish Fork at CastillaRiver gauge, Spanish Fork | 2.55 ft | Very low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Deer Creek ReservoirReservoir | 5,379.47 ft | Low | 18 mi | |
| Daniels Creek at CharlestonRiver gauge, Daniels Creek | 3.60 ft | Very high | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Summit Creek above Summit Creek Canal near SantaquinRiver gauge, Summit Creek | 5.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Diamond Fork above Red Hollow near ThistleRiver gauge, Diamond Fork | 40.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Snake Creek near CharlestonRiver gauge, Snake Creek | 1.97 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Provo River at Provo?
The official flood stage is 8.76 ft. The level is currently 4.78 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 Provo River at Provo today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:45 PM MDT, the water level was 3.98 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Provo River at Provo rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Provo River at Provo normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Provo River at Provo?
The highest level on record is 7.67 ft on June 3, 1983.
Is Provo River at Provo expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.92 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10163000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.23926, -111.71119(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 | 3.98 ft | 2026-10-18 18:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 75.4 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Provo River at Provo (usgs:10163000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/provo-river-at-provo
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