Sand Creek near Ucon water level
River gauge, Sand Creek, Idaho, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
Sand Creek near Ucon is running far below normal at 0.32 ft.
It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 0.32 ft and 0.78 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Sand Creek near Ucon
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek below Floodway Channel near UconRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 0.9 mi |
| Willow Creek Floodway Channel near UconRiver gauge, Willow Creek Floodway Channel | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 0.9 mi |
| Willow Creek near RirieRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 1.05 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 7 mi |
| Ririe ReservoirReservoir | 5,063.29 ft | Very low | 8 mi | |
| Willow Creek Floodway Channel at Mouth near Id FallsRiver gauge, Willow Creek Floodway Channel | 0.5 cfs | Low | +0.5 cfs | 8 mi |
| Snake River above Eagle Rock near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Snake River | 6.09 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Great Western Spillback near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Great Western Spillback | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Dry Bed near RirieRiver gauge, Dry Bed | 1,570 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Sand Creek near Ucon today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:30 AM MDT, the water level was 0.32 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Sand Creek near Ucon rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Sand Creek near Ucon normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:13058510(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.57417, -111.89500(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 | 0.32 ft | 2026-10-19 11:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Sand Creek near Ucon (usgs:13058510). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/idaho/sand-creek-near-ucon
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer