Big Cottonwood Creek at Cottonwood Lane
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/20/2025 11:59 AM MDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 06/20/2025 8:00 AM MDTCATEGORY FLOW 
Major Flooding 1005 cfs Moderate Flooding 944 cfs Minor Flooding 796 cfs Action 700 cfs Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 1005 - areas along Big Cottonwood Creek from the east side of the valley to the Jordan River may experience record flooding and major damage to structures located near the stream.
- 944 - areas along Big Cottonwood Creek from the east side of the valley to the Jordan River can expect large scale flood damage. Especially susceptible will be those areas on low lying banks and structures built close to the creek.
- 796 - minor flooding can be expected from the east end of the valley near Big Cottonwood Creek to the Jordan River. Flooding will impact those living near the stream in low banked areas as well as structures built close to the river channel.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 40.6564, -111.824 |
| RFC | CBRFC |
| State | UT |
| WFO | SLC |
| County | Salt Lake |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| Salt Lake County | Salt Lake County Flood Control |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 4.34 ft | on 05-29-2005 |
| 2. | 3.10 ft | on 05-29-2003 |
| 3. | 3.10 ft | on 05-16-2001 |
| 4. | 2.70 ft | on 05-26-2000 |
| 5. | 3.10 ft | on 05-24-1999 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 4.34 ft | on 05-29-2005 | |
| 2. | 3.10 ft | on 05-29-2003 | |
| 3. | 3.10 ft | on 05-16-2001 | |
| 4. | 2.70 ft | on 05-26-2000 | |
| 5. | 3.10 ft | on 05-24-1999 | |
| 6. | 3.20 ft | on 06-04-1998 | |
| 7. | 3.80 ft | on 06-27-1997 | |
| 8. | 3.20 ft | on 05-17-1996 | |
| 9. | 3.60 ft | on 06-06-1995 | |
| 10. | 3.00 ft | on 05-13-1994 | |
| 11. | 2.60 ft | on 06-13-1991 | |
| 12. | 4.30 ft | on 05-11-1984 | (P) |
| 13. | 4.30 ft | on 06-01-1983 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 4.34 ft | on 05-29-2005 | |
| 2. | 4.30 ft | on 05-11-1984 | (P) |
| 3. | 4.30 ft | on 06-01-1983 | |
| 4. | 3.80 ft | on 06-27-1997 | |
| 5. | 3.60 ft | on 06-06-1995 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 4.34 ft | on 05-29-2005 | |
| 2. | 4.30 ft | on 05-11-1984 | (P) |
| 3. | 4.30 ft | on 06-01-1983 | |
| 4. | 3.80 ft | on 06-27-1997 | |
| 5. | 3.60 ft | on 06-06-1995 | |
| 6. | 3.20 ft | on 06-04-1998 | |
| 7. | 3.20 ft | on 05-17-1996 | |
| 8. | 3.10 ft | on 05-24-1999 | |
| 9. | 3.10 ft | on 05-16-2001 | |
| 10. | 3.10 ft | on 05-29-2003 | |
| 11. | 3.00 ft | on 05-13-1994 | |
| 12. | 2.70 ft | on 05-26-2000 | |
| 13. | 2.60 ft | on 06-13-1991 |
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Probability Information
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