Rivers in Utah
North Fork Virgin River near Springdale
Below flood stage
7.10ftStage
Observed Mon, Sep 21, 10:50 PM MDT
- Flood stage
- 17.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 7.26 ftFri, Sep 25, 1:00 AM MDT
- Record crest
- 13.00 ft1966
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 19.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 18.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 17.00 ft |
| Action | 16.00 ft |
- 19.00 ftAt 19.0 ft, major flooding will occur to the areas adjacent to the North Fork Virgin River. Areas include Springdale, Rockville, and Virgin.
- 18.00 ftAt 18.0 ft, moderate flooding of the areas adjacent to the North Fork Virgin River including Springdale, Rockville, and Virgin River.
- 17.00 ftAt 17.0 ft, minor flooding will occur along the North Fork Virgin River in Zion National Park. Structures in this area may be damaged and take on water.
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
27 crests on NOAA’s list since 1961.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | December 6, 1966 | 13.00 ft |
| 2 | September 17, 1961 | 10.25 ft |
| 3 | December 21, 2011 | 9.80 ft |
| 4 | January 11, 2005 | 9.18 ft |
| 5 | August 5, 1963 | 8.84 ft |
| 6 | September 11, 1998 | 8.52 ft |
| 7 | August 30, 1999 | 7.53 ft |
| 8 | August 10, 1997 | 7.50 ft |
| 9 | August 31, 2006 | 7.30 ft |
| 10 | August 25, 2013 | 7.05 ft |
| 11 | March 5, 1995 | 6.95 ft |
| 12 | May 29, 1992 | 6.70 ft |
| 13 | September 27, 1982 | 6.65 ft |
| 14 | May 29, 1983 | 6.21 ft |
| 15 | August 15, 1981 | 5.65 ft |
| 16 | August 18, 1984 | 5.60 ft |
| 17 | September 3, 1994 | 5.55 ft |
| 18 | May 3, 1993 | 5.40 ft |
| 19 | September 22, 2007 | 5.20 ft |
| 20 | November 5, 1987 | 5.17 ft |
| 21 | October 6, 2011 | 4.60 ft |
| 22 | August 15, 2004 | 4.43 ft |
| 23 | February 20, 1996 | 3.94 ft |
| 24 | November 9, 2002 | 3.19 ft |
| 25 | May 13, 2001 | 3.08 ft |
Most recent crests
- August 25, 2013: 7.05 ft
- December 21, 2011: 9.80 ft
- October 6, 2011: 4.60 ft
- September 22, 2007: 5.20 ft
- August 31, 2006: 7.30 ft
- January 11, 2005: 9.18 ft
- August 15, 2004: 4.43 ft
- November 9, 2002: 3.19 ft
- September 8, 2002: 1.85 ft
- May 13, 2001: 3.08 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.