Coal Creek near Cedar City, UT
Is Coal Creek near Cedar City, UT flooding right now?
Coal Creek near Cedar City, UT measured 4.25 ft on 2026-09-11 01:40:00 UTC. That observation was 4.3 ft below its 8.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.25 ft
Streamflow
6 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8.5 ft, with major flooding at 10.2 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.67 ft on Sat, Aug 23, 1969.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8.3 ft | 4.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8.5 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.4 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 10.2 ft | 5.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.67 ft | 1969-08-23 |
| 10.22 ft | 1989-08-31 |
| 9.55 ft | 2001-08-08 |
| 8.3 ft | 1985-08-19 |
| 7.96 ft | 1996-08-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Creek near Summit, Utah | 10.2 mi | Iron County |
| Center Creek above Parowan Creek, near Parowan, Utah | 14.6 mi | Iron County |
| Leap Creek below Maple Hollow, near Pintura, UT | 24.5 mi | Washington County |
| Pinto Creek near Newcastle, Utah | 26.4 mi | Iron County |
| South Ash Creek below Mill Creek near Pintura, UT | 26.8 mi | Washington County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.