Jordan River near 17th South, UT

The last 7 days and the forecast

NWS forecast issued Mon, Oct 12, 12:07 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.

Flood stages

What floods at each level

From the National Weather Service, highest first.

• 12.8 ftAt 12.8 ft (969 CFS), the Jordan River is expected to flood most areas along the Jordan River as it flows through Salt Lake City. Structures, roads, and fields will be damaged and heavily inundated with flood damage.
• 11.7 ftAt 11.7 ft (895 CFS), numerous areas throughout Salt Lake City are expected to receive heavy flood damage. Structures, roads, and selected fields are expected to be inundated.
• 10.6 ftAt 10.6 ft (820 CFS), the Jordan River is approaching flood flow. Persons in or near the Jordan River in Salt Lake county should take precautions to ensure their safety and attempt to protect any property along the river.

Highest crests on record

1. 5.75 ft — June 26, 1953
2. 5.55 ft — June 3, 1944
3. 5.21 ft — October 17, 1952
4. 5.12 ft — May 4, 1993
5. 5.03 ft — June 2, 1943

Recent crests: 3.85 ft (July 17, 2004) · 3.72 ft (January 28, 2003) · 2.3 ft (October 18, 2001) · 3.53 ft (July 9, 2001) · 3.73 ft (September 23, 2000)

Up and down the river, and nearby

• Jordan River at Surplus Canal, UT
• Little Cottonwood Creek at Jordan River, UT
• East Canyon Creek near Jeremy Ranch, UT
• McLeod Creek near Park City, UT
• East Canyon Creek near Morgan, UT
• East Canyon Creek near Park City, UT
• American Fork River near American Fork, UT
• Silver Creek near Silver Creek Junction, UT