South Willow Creek near Grantsville water level

Name: South Willow Creek near Grantsville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, South Willow Creek, Utah, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.28ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 AM MDT (45 min ago)

Flow: 1.8 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.25 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:26 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at South Willow Creek near Grantsville reads 1.28 ft, a normal level.

It is 2.52 ft below the flood stage of 3.80 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.25 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.28 ft and 1.29 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 2.45 ftJuly 24, 1998
Forecast peak: 1.35 ftFriday, October 23 at 12:00 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 3.80 ft, still 2.52 ft away.

What happens at each level

4.50 ft: At 4.5 ft, major flooding will impact areas adjacent to Willow Creek.
4.20 ft: At 4.2 ft, moderate flooding will affect areas adjacent to Willow Creek.
3.80 ft: At 3.8 ft, minor flooding will affect areas adjacent to Willow Creek.
1.28 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	2.45 ft	July 24, 1998
2	2.02 ft	June 26, 2005
3	2.02 ft	May 28, 1982
4	1.99 ft	June 5, 1995
5	1.96 ft	June 1, 1984
6	1.85 ft	June 16, 1999
7	1.81 ft	May 29, 1983
8	1.80 ft	May 18, 1997
9	1.79 ft	June 1, 1986
10	1.73 ft	June 7, 1996

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 06:44 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
(C- 2- 4)15cac-S1 MILL SPRING NR ERDARiver gauge	2.9 cfs	Low	+0.2 cfs	18 mi
Faust Creek near VernonRiver gauge, Faust Creek	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	24 mi
Great Salt Lake at Saltair Boat HarborLake, Great Salt Lake	4,189.80 ft	Low	±0	25 mi
West Canyon Creek near Cedar FortRiver gauge, West Canyon Creek	2.28 ft	Below flood stage	±0	26 mi
Lee Creek near MagnaRiver gauge, Lee Creek	66.0 cfs	High	+1.8 cfs	30 mi
Goggin Drain near Magna UtahRiver gauge, Goggin Drain	10.6 cfs	Low	±0	33 mi
Vernon Creek near VernonRiver gauge, Vernon Creek	1.5 cfs	Low	±0	37 mi
Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near SlcRiver gauge, Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River	0.25 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	37 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for South Willow Creek near Grantsville?

The official flood stage is 3.80 ft. The level is currently 2.52 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 South Willow Creek near Grantsville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:15 AM MDT, the water level was 1.28 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Willow Creek near Grantsville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of South Willow Creek near Grantsville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Willow Creek near Grantsville?

The highest level on record is 2.45 ft on July 24, 1998.

Is South Willow Creek near Grantsville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.25 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10172800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.49631, -112.57442 (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	1.28 ft	2026-10-20 16:15	Provisional
Flow	1.8 cfs	2026-10-20 16:15	Provisional

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