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SwedenSouth Fork Ogden River near Huntsville water level
River gauge, South Fork Ogden River, Utah, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 15.9 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.26 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:31 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
At 0.98 ft, the South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville is far below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.25 ft, based on 16 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.27 ft below typical. It is 3.62 ft below the flood stage of 4.60 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.26 ft by Friday, October 23 at 06:00 PM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.98 ft and 0.99 ft.
Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.25 ft0.27 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.15 ft – 1.72 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (16 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 5.98 ftMay 3, 1952
- Forecast peak
- 1.26 ftFriday, October 23 at 06:00 PM
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 4.60 ft, still 3.62 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 7.20 ft
- low lying areas adjacent to the South Fork of the Ogden River below Causey Reservoir through the town of Huntsville will receive major flood damage.
- 5.50 ft
- low lying areas adjacent to the South Fork of the Ogden River below Causey Reservoir through the town of Huntsville will receive moderate flood damage.
- 4.59 ft
- low lying areas near the banks of the South Fork of the Ogden River below Causey Reservoir through the town of Huntsville will receive minor flooding.
- 0.98 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.98 ft | May 3, 1952 |
| 2 | 5.45 ft | May 4, 1936 |
| 3 | 5.40 ft | May 10, 1923 |
| 4 | 5.40 ft | May 16, 1984 |
| 5 | 5.35 ft | May 14, 1932 |
| 6 | 5.31 ft | May 14, 1997 |
| 7 | 5.23 ft | May 30, 1983 |
| 8 | 4.91 ft | May 4, 1986 |
| 9 | 4.80 ft | April 30, 1927 |
| 10 | 4.70 ft | April 28, 1928 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the South Fork Ogden River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Ogden River below Causey Reservoir near Huntsville, UtahRiver gauge, South Fork Ogden River | 3.84 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 4.7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causey ReservoirReservoir | 5,656.31 ft | Normal | 5.0 mi | |
| Pineview ReservoirReservoir | 4,832.30 ft | Very low | 7 mi | |
| Ogden River below Pineview Reservoir near HuntsvilleRiver gauge, Ogden River | 1.91 ft | Very high | +0.27 ft | 9 mi |
| Weber River at GatewayRiver gauge, Weber River | 10.98 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Lost Creek ReservoirReservoir | 5,941.87 ft | Low | 15 mi | |
| Lost Creek near Croydon, UtahRiver gauge, Lost Creek | 1.16 ft | Very low | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Weber River at I-84 at UintahRiver gauge, Weber River | 69.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Lost Creek at Devils Slide, UtahRiver gauge, Lost Creek | 13.6 cfs | Normal | −0.4 cfs | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville?
The official flood stage is 4.60 ft. The level is currently 3.62 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.25 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.15 ft and 1.72 ft, based on 16 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 South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:15 PM MDT, the water level was 0.98 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 16 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville?
The highest level on record is 5.98 ft on May 3, 1952.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10137500(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.26855, -111.67410(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 | 0.98 ft | 2026-10-21 02:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 15.9 cfs | 2026-10-21 02:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: South Fork Ogden River near Huntsville (usgs:10137500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/south-fork-ogden-river-near-huntsville
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