Rivers in Utah
Provo River near Provo
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 9.52 ft |
| Moderate flood | 9.15 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.76 ft |
| Action | 8.19 ft |
- 9.52 ftor 2500 cfs, major flooding is anticipated along the Provo River from Deer Creek Reservoir in Provo Canyon along the channel downstream to Utah Lake. Home developments along this stretch can expect property damage and flooded basements.
- 9.15 ftor 2300 cfs, moderate flooding is anticipated along the Provo River from Deer Creek Reservoir in Provo Canyon along the channel downstream to Utah Lake. Home developments along this stretch can expect property damage and flooded basements.
- 8.76 ftor 2100 cfs, minor flooding is anticipated along the Provo River from Deer Creek Reservoir in Provo Canyon along the channel downstream to Utah Lake. Home developments along this stretch can expect property damage and flooded basements.
Crest history
24 crests on NOAA’s list since 1952.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 3, 1983 | 7.67 ft |
| 2 | May 30, 2005 | 7.48 ft |
| 3 | February 19, 1986 | 7.08 ft |
| 4 | May 25, 1984 | 6.94 ft |
| 5 | May 10, 1985 | 6.63 ft |
| 6 | June 10, 1975 | 6.60 ft |
| 7 | June 12, 1990 | 6.53 ft |
| 8 | May 24, 1988 | 6.50 ft |
| 9 | May 26, 1995 | 6.49 ft |
| 10 | May 24, 1997 | 6.43 ft |
| 11 | May 6, 1952 | 6.37 ft |
| 12 | June 19, 1998 | 6.25 ft |
| 13 | June 2, 1999 | 6.17 ft |
| 14 | May 30, 1982 | 6.08 ft |
| 15 | May 24, 1996 | 5.67 ft |
| 16 | May 11, 2002 | 5.60 ft |
| 17 | May 21, 1987 | 5.23 ft |
| 18 | May 15, 2000 | 5.13 ft |
| 19 | September 10, 2003 | 4.80 ft |
| 20 | April 26, 2004 | 4.70 ft |
| 21 | October 18, 1993 | 4.70 ft |
| 22 | May 8, 2001 | 4.67 ft |
| 23 | April 5, 1989 | 4.67 ft |
| 24 | October 27, 1991 | 4.45 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 30, 2005: 7.48 ft
- April 26, 2004: 4.70 ft
- September 10, 2003: 4.80 ft
- May 11, 2002: 5.60 ft
- May 8, 2001: 4.67 ft
- May 15, 2000: 5.13 ft
- June 2, 1999: 6.17 ft
- June 19, 1998: 6.25 ft
- May 24, 1997: 6.43 ft
- May 24, 1996: 5.67 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 during the navigation season, and as needed at other times of the year. Stage may be affected by ice.
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.