Rivers in Utah
Duchesne River near Tabiona
Below flood stage
1.12ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:30 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 5.60 ft
- Forecast crest
- 1.06 ftTue, Sep 22, 2:00 AM MDT
- Record crest
- 5.92 ft1972
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 6.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 5.80 ft |
| Minor flood | 5.60 ft |
| Action | 5.30 ft |
- 6.80 ftmajor flooding along the Duchesne River from Tabiona to the town of Duchesne and downstream areas. Flood damage will affect structures, bridges and roads, especially State Route 35 and State Route 208.
- 5.80 ftmoderate flooding will occur along the Duchesne River from Tabiona to Duchesne and downstream areas. Damage will affect structures, bridges and roads, especially State Route 35 and State Route 208.
- 5.60 ftminor flooding will affect structures and roads adjacent to the Duchesne River from Hanna to Duchesne and downstream areas. Some bridges and roads will be affected including State Route 35 and State Route 208.
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 21, 2026.
Crest history
15 crests on NOAA’s list since 1972.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 16, 1972 | 5.92 ft |
| 2 | June 1, 1997 | 5.70 ft |
| 3 | June 6, 1986 | 5.63 ft |
| 4 | June 19, 1983 | 5.42 ft |
| 5 | June 15, 1995 | 5.09 ft |
| 6 | June 19, 1999 | 4.89 ft |
| 7 | May 27, 1993 | 4.48 ft |
| 8 | June 23, 1998 | 4.47 ft |
| 9 | June 6, 1996 | 4.34 ft |
| 10 | May 17, 2001 | 3.75 ft |
| 11 | May 28, 2003 | 2.78 ft |
| 12 | September 7, 2002 | 2.55 ft |
| 13 | May 26, 2000 | 2.48 ft |
| 14 | May 14, 1994 | 1.98 ft |
| 15 | May 26, 1992 | 1.81 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 28, 2003: 2.78 ft
- September 7, 2002: 2.55 ft
- May 17, 2001: 3.75 ft
- May 26, 2000: 2.48 ft
- June 19, 1999: 4.89 ft
- June 23, 1998: 4.47 ft
- June 1, 1997: 5.70 ft
- June 6, 1996: 4.34 ft
- June 15, 1995: 5.09 ft
- May 14, 1994: 1.98 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.