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Sevier River at Hatch water level

River gauge, Sevier River, Utah, United States

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Right now

Below flood stage

Water level

0.99ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
60.9 cfs
3 5 Highest onrecord 5.25 ft Minor floodstage 3.90 ft

History

History
1.01.2ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20Oct 23Oct 251.01.2ftOct 16Oct 20Oct 25
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.34 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 10:51 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Sevier River at Hatch reads 0.99 ft, a normal level.

It is 2.91 ft below the flood stage of 3.90 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.34 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.98 ft and 1.13 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record
5.25 ftMay 26, 1922
Forecast peak
1.34 ftFriday, October 23 at 02:00 AM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 3.90 ft, still 2.91 ft away.

What happens at each level

4.70 ft
structures located along the Sevier River will be affected by the major flooding. Additionally, roads and fields along the river will be affected by significant inundation.
4.30 ft
moderate flooding will affect fields, roads and bridges along low lying stretches of the Sevier River. Additionally, structures in low lying areas will receive flood damage.
3.90 ft
minor flooding will affect fields. Assorted bridges and select low lying structures will receive minor flood damage.
0.99 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
15.25 ftMay 26, 1922
25.11 ftDecember 25, 1971
35.11 ftAugust 1, 1922
44.36 ftJune 2, 1983
54.11 ftSeptember 1, 1931
63.98 ftMay 17, 1993
73.80 ftMay 24, 1980
83.68 ftMay 29, 1979
93.22 ftJune 15, 1995
102.95 ftJune 3, 1998

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 60° 39° – Wind 11 mph
19 Mon 59° 41° – Wind 16 mph
20 Tue 60° 40° 0.01 in, 25% Wind 15 mph
21 Wed 63° 44° 0.09 in, 88% Wind 18 mph
22 Thu 57° 46° 0.72 in, 92% Wind 18 mph
23 Fri 51° 39° 0.02 in, 83% Wind 16 mph
24 Sat 56° 35° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:41 AM Sunset 06:50 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min First quarter 53%

Map

Other gauges on the Sevier River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Sevier River near KingstonRiver gauge, Sevier River 3.87 ft Very high −0.07 ft 40 mi
Sevier River below San Pitch River near GunnisonRiver gauge, Sevier River 30.2 cfs Very low +2.7 cfs 108 mi
Sevier River near JuabRiver gauge, Sevier River 0.2 cfs Very low ±0 121 mi
Sevier River near LynndylRiver gauge, Sevier River 22.9 cfs Very low +3.6 cfs 127 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Mammoth Creek above West Hatch Ditch, near HatchRiver gauge, Mammoth Creek 17.7 cfs Normal −1.1 cfs 5.1 mi
East Fork Virgin River near GlendaleRiver gauge, East Fork Virgin River 9.3 cfs Normal ±0 24 mi
Coal Creek near Cedar CityRiver gauge, Coal Creek 4.42 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 33 mi
Kanab Creek near KanabRiver gauge, Kanab Creek 4.0 cfs Very low ±0 39 mi
East Fork Sevier River near KingstonRiver gauge, East Fork Sevier River 3.22 ft Normal −0.01 ft 41 mi
North Fork Virgin River near SpringdaleRiver gauge, North Fork Virgin River 7.28 ft Very high ±0 43 mi
East Fork Virgin River near SpringdaleRiver gauge, East Fork Virgin River 5.92 ft Very high +0.02 ft 44 mi
Paria River near Kanab, UtahRiver gauge, Paria River 3.7 cfs Normal −0.2 cfs 47 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Sevier River at Hatch?

The official flood stage is 3.90 ft. The level is currently 2.91 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 Sevier River at Hatch today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 03:15 PM MDT, the water level was 0.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sevier River at Hatch rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Sevier River at Hatch normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sevier River at Hatch?

The highest level on record is 5.25 ft on May 26, 1922.

Is Sevier River at Hatch expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.34 ft by Friday, October 23 at 02:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:10174500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
37.65109, -112.43021 (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 0.99 ft 2026-10-18 21:15 Provisional
Flow 60.9 cfs 2026-10-18 21:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sevier River at Hatch (usgs:10174500). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/sevier-river-at-hatch

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