Is the Santa Clara River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara River at St. George, UT | No flooding | 6.99 ft | 13.9 ft | |
| Santa Clara River above Baker Reservoir, near Central, UT | No current data | — | — | — |
| Santa Clara River at Gunlock, UT | No current data | — | 5.8 ft | — |
| Santa Clara River near Pine Valley, UT | No flood stage defined | 1.67 ft | — |