Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc
Is Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc flooding right now?
Little Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near Slc measured 1.20 ft on 2026-10-27 18:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.5 ft below its 5.7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.20 ft
Streamflow
69 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.7 ft, with major flooding at 6.7 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.29 ft on Mon, May 30, 2005.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.2 ft | 4.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.7 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6.2 ft | 5.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 6.7 ft | 5.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.29 ft | 2005-05-30 |
| 5.1 ft | 2008-06-05 |
| 5 ft | 2006-06-09 |
| 4.9 ft | 2009-06-20 |
| 4.6 ft | 2006-07-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near S L City, UT | 1.2 mi | Salt Lake County |
| Big Cottonwood Creek below Creekside Park | 3.1 mi | Salt Lake County |
| Mill Creek @ Jordan River near Salt Lake City, UT | 3.2 mi | Salt Lake County |
| Big Cottonwood Creek @ 5550 South near Slc, UT | 4.0 mi | Salt Lake County |
| Little Cottonwood Creek @ Crestwood Park @ Slc | 4.5 mi | Salt Lake 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.