Rivers in Utah
Uinta River near Neola
Reading out of date
5.88ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 11:30 AM MDT
- Flood stage
- 8.30 ft
- Forecast crest
- 5.76 ftSat, Sep 19, 6:00 PM MDT
- Record crest
- 8.10 ft2005
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 8.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 8.40 ft |
| Minor flood | 8.30 ft |
| Action | 8.00 ft |
- 8.50 ftAt 8.5 ft, major flooding will impact bridges, roads, and structures adjacent to the Uinta River in the Ute Indian Reservation upstream from Fort Duchesne. The town of Neola will receive major flooding as a result of the high flows.
- 8.40 ftAt 8.4 ft, moderate flooding will occur to bridges, roads, and structures, along the Uinta River to Fort Duchesne in Ute Indian Reservation. Additionally, the town of Neola will experience increased levels of flooding at 6240 CFS.
- 8.30 ftAt 8.3 ft, minor flooding will occur at 5670 CFS. Damage will occur along the Uinta River to bridges, roads, and structures to Fort Duchesne. Additionally areas near Neola will experience river flooding.
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 20, 2026.
Crest history
14 crests on NOAA’s list since 1991.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 24, 2005 | 8.10 ft |
| 2 | June 15, 1995 | 7.70 ft |
| 3 | May 24, 1993 | 7.21 ft |
| 4 | June 11, 1991 | 7.10 ft |
| 5 | May 28, 2003 | 7.10 ft |
| 6 | June 21, 1999 | 7.07 ft |
| 7 | June 2, 1997 | 6.96 ft |
| 8 | June 27, 1998 | 6.87 ft |
| 9 | May 16, 1994 | 6.78 ft |
| 10 | June 5, 1996 | 6.72 ft |
| 11 | May 5, 2000 | 6.70 ft |
| 12 | May 9, 2004 | 6.56 ft |
| 13 | May 20, 1992 | 6.56 ft |
| 14 | May 21, 2005 | 6.24 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 24, 2005: 8.10 ft
- May 21, 2005: 6.24 ft
- May 9, 2004: 6.56 ft
- May 28, 2003: 7.10 ft
- May 5, 2000: 6.70 ft
- June 21, 1999: 7.07 ft
- June 27, 1998: 6.87 ft
- June 2, 1997: 6.96 ft
- June 5, 1996: 6.72 ft
- June 15, 1995: 7.70 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. Gauge reading 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.