Rivers in Utah
Blacksmith Fork River near Hyrum
Below flood stage
3.36ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 9:45 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 7.60 ft
- Record crest
- 7.12 ft1984
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 9.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 8.30 ft |
| Minor flood | 7.60 ft |
| Action | 6.70 ft |
- 9.00 fthomes in the Blacksmith Fork Canyon will receive extensive damage as a result of the high water. Additionally, homes in the Country Manor subdivision will also receive extensive damage.
- 8.30 fthigh water will affect homes in the Blacksmith Fork Canyon area. Additionally, Country Manor subdivision will receive extensive flooding to homes.
- 7.60 ftflooding along select homes in the Blacksmith Fork Canyon will occur. Additionally, homes in the Country Manor subdivision will also be affected.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| 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 September 23, 2026.
Crest history
13 crests on NOAA’s list since 1982.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 14, 1984 | 7.12 ft |
| 2 | May 4, 1982 | 6.61 ft |
| 3 | May 7, 1993 | 6.29 ft |
| 4 | June 2, 1991 | 6.27 ft |
| 5 | February 18, 1986 | 6.06 ft |
| 6 | May 18, 1996 | 6.05 ft |
| 7 | May 11, 1995 | 5.89 ft |
| 8 | April 21, 1994 | 5.52 ft |
| 9 | May 8, 2000 | 5.19 ft |
| 10 | May 15, 2003 | 4.78 ft |
| 11 | February 24, 1992 | 4.66 ft |
| 12 | May 9, 2002 | 4.45 ft |
| 13 | April 29, 2001 | 4.26 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 15, 2003: 4.78 ft
- May 9, 2002: 4.45 ft
- April 29, 2001: 4.26 ft
- May 8, 2000: 5.19 ft
- May 18, 1996: 6.05 ft
- May 11, 1995: 5.89 ft
- April 21, 1994: 5.52 ft
- May 7, 1993: 6.29 ft
- February 24, 1992: 4.66 ft
- June 2, 1991: 6.27 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.