Paria River near Kanab, Utah water level
River gauge, Paria River, Utah, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.7 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Paria River near Kanab, Utah reads 6.61 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 6.59 ft and 6.67 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
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.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Paria River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paria River at Lees FerryRiver gauge, Paria River | 9.2 cfs | Normal | −2.4 cfs | 24 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado River at Lees FerryRiver gauge, Colorado River | 6,440 cfs | Low | −30.0 cfs | 24 mi |
| Lake Powell at Glen Canyon DamReservoir, Lake Powell | 3,523.00 ft | Very low | +0.10 ft | 26 mi |
| Lake PowellLake | 3,520.31 ft | Very low | 33 mi | |
| Kanab Creek near KanabRiver gauge, Kanab Creek | 4.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 35 mi |
| East Fork Virgin River near GlendaleRiver gauge, East Fork Virgin River | 9.3 cfs | Normal | +0.4 cfs | 42 mi |
| Sevier River at HatchRiver gauge, Sevier River | 0.99 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 47 mi |
| Mammoth Creek above West Hatch Ditch, near HatchRiver gauge, Mammoth Creek | 18.0 cfs | Normal | −1.6 cfs | 49 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 Paria River near Kanab, Utah today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 12:10 PM MDT, the water level was 6.61 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Paria River near Kanab, Utah rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Paria River near Kanab, Utah normal?
Normal 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:09381800(Agency page)- Coordinates
37.10748, -111.90601(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 | 6.61 ft | 2026-10-18 18:10 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.7 cfs | 2026-10-18 18:10 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Paria River near Kanab, Utah (usgs:09381800). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/utah/paria-river-near-kanab-utah
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