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SwedenVirgin River at Virgin water level
River gauge, Virgin River, Utah, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 104 cfs
- Water temperature
- 62 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.31 ft by Friday, October 23 at 03:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:30 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
At 7.63 ft, the Virgin River at Virgin is below normal for mid-October.
That puts it 0.22 ft below the median of 7.85 ft for mid-October, based on 15 years of readings. It is 11.27 ft below the flood stage of 18.90 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 9.31 ft by Friday, October 23 at 03:00 AM. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 7.62 ft and 7.69 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 62 °F.
Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 7.85 ft0.22 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 7.62 ft – 8.30 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (15 years of records)
- Highest on record
- 19.60 ftDecember 22, 2010
- Forecast peak
- 9.31 ftFriday, October 23 at 03:00 AM
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 18.90 ft, still 11.27 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- At 22.0 ft, extensive flooding will occur in the towns of Virgin and Washington.
- 20.00 ft
- At 20.0 ft, low lying developments in and around the towns of Virgin and Washington can expect moderate flooding.
- 18.90 ft
- At 18.9 ft, flooding will affect low lying developed areas near the town of Virgin.
- 7.63 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.60 ft | December 22, 2010 |
| 2 | 19.30 ft | December 21, 2010 |
| 3 | 18.60 ft | August 1, 2007 |
| 4 | 18.00 ft | December 6, 1966 |
| 5 | 17.70 ft | January 11, 2005 |
| 6 | 15.70 ft | March 5, 1995 |
| 7 | 15.53 ft | September 11, 1998 |
| 8 | 15.50 ft | August 19, 2012 |
| 9 | 14.53 ft | August 10, 1997 |
| 10 | 14.52 ft | August 30, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Virgin River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin River above La Verkin Creek near La VerkinRiver gauge, Virgin River | 36.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 5.8 mi |
| Virgin River above Quail Creek near HurricaneRiver gauge, Virgin River | 82.8 cfs | Normal | +6.8 cfs | 10 mi |
| Virgin River near HurricaneRiver gauge, Virgin River | 6.75 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 12 mi |
| Virgin River near BloomingtonRiver gauge, Virgin River | 6.70 ft | Normal | −0.08 ft | 24 mi |
| Virgin River near St. GeorgeRiver gauge, Virgin River | 7.89 ft | Very high | +0.07 ft | 30 mi |
| Virgin River above The Narrows near LittlefieldRiver gauge, Virgin River | 93.4 cfs | Normal | −2.4 cfs | 41 mi |
| Virgin River at LittlefieldRiver gauge, Virgin River | 4.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 46 mi |
| Virgin River below Confluence of Muddy River near OvertonRiver gauge, Virgin River | 251 cfs | Very high | +55.0 cfs | 83 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Virgin River near SpringdaleRiver gauge, North Fork Virgin River | 7.28 ft | Very high | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Leeds Creek near LeedsRiver gauge, Leeds Creek | 3.9 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 11 mi |
| East Fork Virgin River near SpringdaleRiver gauge, East Fork Virgin River | 5.92 ft | Very high | +0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| Santa Clara River near Pine ValleyRiver gauge, Santa Clara River | 22.8 cfs | Very high | −4.3 cfs | 21 mi |
| Fort Pearce Wash near St. GeorgeRiver gauge, Fort Pearce Wash | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Santa Clara River at St. GeorgeRiver gauge, Santa Clara River | 6.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 24 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Virgin River at Virgin?
The official flood stage is 18.90 ft. The level is currently 11.27 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Virgin River at Virgin in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 7.85 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 7.62 ft and 8.30 ft, based on 15 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 Virgin River at Virgin today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 04:00 PM MDT, the water level was 7.63 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Virgin River at Virgin rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Virgin River at Virgin normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Virgin River at Virgin?
The highest level on record is 19.60 ft on December 22, 2010.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09406000(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.20415, -113.18078(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 | 7.63 ft | 2026-10-18 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 104 cfs | 2026-10-18 22:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 62 °F | 2026-10-18 22:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Virgin River at Virgin (usgs:09406000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/virgin-river-at-virgin
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