Rivers in Utah
Provo River near Woodland
Below flood stage
2.67ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 29, 2:45 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 7.20 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.60 ftTue, Sep 29, 3:00 PM MDT
- Record crest
- 7.40 ft1986
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 9.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 8.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.20 ft |
| Action | 6.00 ft |
- 9.00 ftriver flows will severely damage the bridge on 1000 E. which provides transportation to a subdivision south of the Provo River near Francis. Additionally, Bench Creek Road will be impassable. Additional damage to the Sunnybrook subdivision, which is accessible via Bench Creek Road. The access road to Woodland Estates will also be affected.
- 8.00 ftdamage will occur to the road bridge at 1000 E., which faciliates transportation to a subdivision south of the Provo River near Francis. Additionally, the Sunnybrook subdivision will be affected if Bench Creek Road becomes impassable. The Woodland Estates community will also be affected if the access bridge becomes damaged due to high water.
- 7.20 fthigh flows will damage the bridge at 1000 E. which is 2 miles downstream from the town of Woodland. This bridge is a link to a subdivision on the south side of the Provo River near Francis. Additionally, Bench Creek Road will be overtopped, affecting the Sunnybrook subdivision. The community of Woodland Estates could also become impacted at this level depending on the condition of the access bridge spanning the river.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, October to December
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued October 27, 2025.
Crest history
32 crests on NOAA’s list since 1964.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 7, 1986 | 7.40 ft |
| 2 | June 6, 2010 | 6.89 ft |
| 3 | June 24, 2011 | 6.85 ft |
| 4 | May 20, 2008 | 6.70 ft |
| 5 | June 3, 2017 | 6.65 ft |
| 6 | June 7, 2019 | 6.54 ft |
| 7 | May 27, 2014 | 6.48 ft |
| 8 | May 29, 1999 | 6.30 ft |
| 9 | May 23, 2005 | 6.20 ft |
| 10 | May 18, 2009 | 6.10 ft |
| 11 | May 27, 2006 | 6.10 ft |
| 12 | June 6, 2016 | 6.02 ft |
| 13 | May 19, 2020 | 5.99 ft |
| 14 | May 16, 2001 | 5.90 ft |
| 15 | May 26, 2003 | 5.89 ft |
| 16 | May 26, 2000 | 5.86 ft |
| 17 | June 1, 1998 | 5.82 ft |
| 18 | May 16, 1988 | 5.57 ft |
| 19 | May 10, 2018 | 5.37 ft |
| 20 | May 13, 2007 | 5.30 ft |
| 21 | June 15, 1975 | 5.23 ft |
| 22 | May 30, 1983 | 5.22 ft |
| 23 | May 23, 1984 | 5.18 ft |
| 24 | May 17, 2013 | 5.10 ft |
| 25 | June 1, 2015 | 5.06 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 19, 2021: 4.50 ft
- May 19, 2020: 5.99 ft
- June 7, 2019: 6.54 ft
- May 10, 2018: 5.37 ft
- June 3, 2017: 6.65 ft
- June 6, 2016: 6.02 ft
- June 1, 2015: 5.06 ft
- May 27, 2014: 6.48 ft
- May 17, 2013: 5.10 ft
- May 11, 2012: 4.80 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
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.