Is the Santa Clara River flooding?

Utah · 4 gauges · Utah river levels

The Santa Clara River is tracked by 4 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 Santa Clara River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 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.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Santa Clara River at St. George, UT. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.77 ft on 15 March 2023, carrying 3,880 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1951 (47 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.99 ft, 10.8 ft below that record.

Drains 541 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,545 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Santa Clara River at St. George, UTNo flooding6.99 ft13.9 ft
Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir, near Central, UTNo current data
Santa Clara River at Gunlock, UTNo current data5.8 ft
Santa Clara River near Pine Valley, UTNo flood stage defined1.67 ft
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.