Chalk Creek near Coalville, UT
River level and flood forecast · Summit County
The river is 3.7 ft below flood stage (7 ft).
Forecast to hold near 3.3 ft through Mon, Oct 19, 6 AM.
Flow: 26 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Mon, Oct 12, 11:44 AM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
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Flood stages
| Major flood stage | 9 ft |
| Moderate flood stage | 8 ft |
| Flood stage | 7 ft |
| Action stage | 6.5 ft |
| Record crest (May 22, 1993) | 6.89 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 9 ftAt 9.0 ft, homes along Chalk Creek approximately 5 miles upstream from Coalville can expect extensive damage to property and structures. Bridges along the creek will also receive extensive damage due to the high flows.
- 8 fthomes located approximately 5 miles upstream from Coalville can expect moderate flooding on their properties and into basement areas. Additionally, bridges along the creek can expect damage as the high water impacts the lower structures.
- 7 fthomes located approximately 5 miles upstream from Coalville can be expected to receive minor flood damage. Additionally, bridges over the stream will have water on the bottom structures.
Highest crests on record
- 6.89 ft — May 22, 1993
- 6.21 ft — June 19, 1998
- 6.14 ft — June 13, 2010
- 5.81 ft — May 25, 1999
- 5.54 ft — May 23, 1995
Recent crests: 6.14 ft (June 13, 2010) · 4.31 ft (May 17, 2003) · 4.16 ft (May 21, 2002) · 4.51 ft (May 16, 2001) · 4.35 ft (May 26, 2000)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (CIVU1); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.