Little Cottonwood Creek near Salt Lake City

1. 953.00 ftMajor flooding is forecast for Murray Park and structures adjacent to the park. Ponding is anticipated to impact State St. near the park and traffic will be affected in the northbound lanes. Any structure adjacent to Little Cottonwood Creek is in danger of structural damage due to the high flows. Damage at the early stages of the flood will take the shape of extensive bank erosion leading to structural damage. Areas near the Willows condos, Wheeler Farm, and all structures lining the banks are at risk.
2. 901.00 ftModerate flooding is forecast for Murray Park, and structures adjacent to the park. Additionally, flooding will occur on State St. in the northbound lanes at the park. Any structure lining Little Cottonwood Creek in the town of Murray is at risk for flood damage. These areas include the Willows condominiums, Wheeler Farm, and areas upstream from Murray Park.
3. 799.00 ftMinor flooding is expected at Murray Park, and buildings adjacent to the park. Flooding and ponding of water is anticipated on State St. in the northbound lanes. Structures in Murray just upstream and downstream of Murray Park along Little Cottonwood Creek can expect extensive erosion, and most likely structural damage. These areas include the Willows condominiums, Wheeler Farm, and structures built on Little Cottonwood Creek from the mouth of the canyon to the confluence of the Jordan River.

Most recent crests

• June 20, 2009: 4.90 ft
• June 5, 2008: 5.10 ft
• July 26, 2007: 4.60 ft
• May 30, 2006: 5.30 ft
• May 30, 2005: 5.30 ft
• June 7, 2004: 2.61 ft
• May 31, 2003: 3.41 ft
• May 31, 2002: 3.50 ft
• May 16, 2001: 2.92 ft
• May 29, 2000: 3.08 ft

• Big Cottonwood Creek at Salt Lake City
• Little Cottonwood Creek at Crestwood Park
• Big Cottonwood Creek at Cottonwood Lane
• Jordan River at 90th South
• Little Cottonwood Creek at Jordan River
• Mill Creek at Mill Creek
• Parleys Creek at Parleys
• American Fork River at American Fork

Forecasts by the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.