Is the Virgin River flooding?

Utah · 7 gauges · Utah river levels

The Virgin River is tracked by 7 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 Virgin River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 7 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 15 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 Virgin River at Virgin, UT. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.28 ft on 21 December 2010, carrying 9,540 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1910 (109 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.37 ft, 11.9 ft below that record.

Drains 956 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,496 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Virgin River at Virgin, UTNo flooding7.37 ft18.9 ft
Virgin River near Hurricane, UTNo flooding6.34 ft19.6 ft
Virgin River near Bloomington, UTNo flooding6.16 ft16 ft
Virgin River above La Verkin Creek near La Verkin, UTNo current data
Virgin River below Ash Creek near Laverkin, UTNo current data
Virgin River above Quail Creek near Hurricane, UTNo current data
Virgin River near St. George, UTNo 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.