Is the Big Cottonwood Creek flooding?
The Big Cottonwood Creek is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Utah. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Big Cottonwood Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Utah river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Cottonwood Creek @ Silver Fork near Brighton, UT | No current data | — | — | — |
| Big Cottonwood Creek @ Argenta near Brighton, UT | No current data | — | — | — |
| Big Cottonwood Creek near Salt Lake City, UT | No current data | — | — | — |
| Big Cottonwood Creek @ 5550 South near Slc, UT | No current data | — | — | — |
| Big Cottonwood Creek below Creekside Park | No current data | — | — | — |
| Big Cottonwood Creek @ Jordan River near S L City, UT | No current data | — | — | — |
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.