Jordan River near 17th South

1. 12.80 ftAt 12.8 ft (969 CFS), the Jordan River is expected to flood most areas along the Jordan River as it flows through Salt Lake City. Structures, roads, and fields will be damaged and heavily inundated with flood damage.
2. 11.70 ftAt 11.7 ft (895 CFS), numerous areas throughout Salt Lake City are expected to receive heavy flood damage. Structures, roads, and selected fields are expected to be inundated.
3. 10.60 ftAt 10.6 ft (820 CFS), the Jordan River is approaching flood flow. Persons in or near the Jordan River in Salt Lake county should take precautions to ensure their safety and attempt to protect any property along the river.

Most recent crests

• July 17, 2004: 3.85 ft
• January 28, 2003: 3.72 ft
• October 18, 2001: 2.30 ft
• July 9, 2001: 3.53 ft
• September 23, 2000: 3.73 ft
• June 10, 1997: 3.56 ft
• March 11, 1996: 3.05 ft
• March 2, 1995: 2.37 ft
• April 9, 1994: 3.43 ft
• May 4, 1993: 5.12 ft

• Jordan River at Surplus Canal
• City Creek at Salt Lake City
• Little Cottonwood Creek at Jordan River
• Emigration Creek at Salt Lake City
• Parleys Creek at Parleys
• Red Butte Creek at 16th East
• Big Cottonwood Creek at Cottonwood Lane
• Little Cottonwood Creek at Crestwood Park

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.