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This probabilistic forecast is issued by the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center.
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Forecasts for the Big Cottonwood Creek at Cottonwood Lane are issued routinely year-round.
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Flood Categories (in KCFS)
Major Flood Flow: 1.005
Moderate Flood Flow: 0.944
Flood Flow: 0.796
Action Flow: 0.7
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 770 cfs on 05/29/2005
(2) 700 cfs on 05/11/1984 (P)
(3) 700 cfs on 06/01/1983
(4) 593 cfs on 06/27/1997
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 770 cfs on 05/29/2005
(2) 469 cfs on 05/29/2003
(3) 458 cfs on 05/16/2001
(4) 366 cfs on 05/26/2000
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 0 cfs on 01/01/1977
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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.
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