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SwedenSevier River near Kingston water level
River gauge, Sevier River, Utah, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 51.1 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.02 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 06:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:03 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Sevier River near Kingston is well above normal at 3.84 ft.
That puts it 3.04 ft above the median of 0.80 ft for mid-October, based on 17 years of readings. It is 5.16 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. The record high is 6.20 ft, set on March 4, 1938.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 4.02 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 06:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.84 ft and 4.01 ft.
Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 0.80 ft3.04 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.60 ft – 1.60 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 6.20 ftMarch 4, 1938
- Forecast peak
- 4.02 ftSaturday, October 24 at 06:00 AM
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.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
- the Sevier River will experience major flooding above the Piute Reservoir.
- 10.00 ft
- the Sevier River will experience moderate flooding above the Piute Reservoir.
- 9.00 ft
- minor flooding is expected upstream of the Piute Reservoir.
- 3.84 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.20 ft | March 4, 1938 |
| 2 | 5.60 ft | June 4, 2005 |
| 3 | 4.82 ft | June 3, 1983 |
| 4 | 4.15 ft | December 26, 1973 |
| 5 | 3.85 ft | September 12, 1998 |
| 6 | 3.48 ft | June 5, 1973 |
| 7 | 3.40 ft | March 28, 1962 |
| 8 | 3.10 ft | September 23, 1967 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.03 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Sevier River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevier River at HatchRiver gauge, Sevier River | 0.97 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 40 mi |
| Sevier River below San Pitch River near GunnisonRiver gauge, Sevier River | 29.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 68 mi |
| Sevier River near JuabRiver gauge, Sevier River | 0.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 81 mi |
| Sevier River near LynndylRiver gauge, Sevier River | 26.8 cfs | Very low | +4.5 cfs | 89 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork Sevier River near KingstonRiver gauge, East Fork Sevier River | 3.22 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.3 mi |
| Beaver River near BeaverRiver gauge, Beaver River | 17.3 cfs | Low | −1.8 cfs | 20 mi |
| Clear Creek above Diversions, near SevierRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 3.53 ft | Very high | −0.01 ft | 26 mi |
| Fremont River near BicknellRiver gauge, Fremont River | 57.2 cfs | Very low | +1.7 cfs | 38 mi |
| Pine Creek near EscalanteRiver gauge, Pine Creek | 2.6 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 39 mi |
| Seven Mile Creek near Fish LakeRiver gauge, Seven Mile Creek | 5.1 cfs | Very low | −0.2 cfs | 42 mi |
| Mammoth Creek above West Hatch Ditch, near HatchRiver gauge, Mammoth Creek | 17.3 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 44 mi |
| Escalante River near EscalanteRiver gauge, Escalante River | 1.35 ft | Normal | ±0 | 45 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Sevier River near Kingston?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.16 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Sevier River near Kingston in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.80 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.60 ft and 1.60 ft, based on 17 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 Sevier River near Kingston today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 PM MDT, the water level was 3.84 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sevier River near Kingston rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sevier River near Kingston normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sevier River near Kingston?
The highest level on record is 6.20 ft on March 4, 1938.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10183500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.20609, -112.20770(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 | 3.84 ft | 2026-10-19 20:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 51.1 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sevier River near Kingston (usgs:10183500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/sevier-river-near-kingston
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