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Little Cottonwood Creek at Jordan River River Discharge (cfs)Stage (ft)Forecast: 5 cfs 3:00AM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 4:00AM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 5:00AM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 6:00AM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 7:00AM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 8:00AM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 9:00AM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 10:00AM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 11:00AM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 12:00PM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 1:00PM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 2:00PM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 3:00PM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 4:00PM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 5:00PM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 6:00PM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 7:00PM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 8:00PM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 9:00PM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 10:00PM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 11:00PM Dec 05, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 12:00AM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 1:00AM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 2:00AM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 3:00AM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 4:00AM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 5:00AM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 6:00AM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 7:00AM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 8:00AM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 9:00AM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 10:00AM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 11:00AM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 12:00PM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 1:00PM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 2:00PM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 3:00PM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 4:00PM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 5:00PM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 6:00PM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 7:00PM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 8:00PM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 9:00PM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 10:00PM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 11:00PM Dec 06, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 12:00AM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 1:00AM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 2:00AM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 3:00AM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 4:00AM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 5:00AM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 6:00AM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 7:00AM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 8:00AM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 6 cfs 9:00AM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 6 cfs 10:00AM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 7 cfs 11:00AM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 6 cfs 12:00PM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 6 cfs 1:00PM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 2:00PM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 3:00PM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 4:00PM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 5:00PM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 6:00PM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 7:00PM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 8:00PM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 9:00PM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 10:00PM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 11:00PM Dec 07, 2023Forecast: 9 cfs 12:00AM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 12 cfs 1:00AM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 15 cfs 2:00AM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 19 cfs 3:00AM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 22 cfs 4:00AM Dec 08, 2023Highest Forecast: 26 cfs 5:00AM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 22 cfs 6:00AM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 19 cfs 7:00AM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 15 cfs 8:00AM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 12 cfs 9:00AM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 8 cfs 10:00AM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 11:00AM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 12:00PM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 1:00PM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 2:00PM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 3:00PM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 4:00PM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 5:00PM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 6:00PM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 7:00PM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 8:00PM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 9:00PM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 10:00PM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 11:00PM Dec 08, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 12:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 1:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 2:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 3:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 4:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 5:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 6:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 7:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 8:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 9:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 10:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 11:00AM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 12:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 1:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 2:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 3:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 4:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 5:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 6:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 7:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 8:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 9:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 10:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 11:00PM Dec 09, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 12:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 1:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 2:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 3:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 4:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 5:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 6:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 7:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 8:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 9:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 10:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 11:00AM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 12:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 1:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 2:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 3:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 4:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 5:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 6:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 7:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 8:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 9:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 10:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 6 cfs 11:00PM Dec 10, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 12:00AM Dec 11, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 1:00AM Dec 11, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 2:00AM Dec 11, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 3:00AM Dec 11, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 4:00AM Dec 11, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 5:00AM Dec 11, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 6:00AM Dec 11, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 7:00AM Dec 11, 2023Forecast: 5 cfs 8:00AM Dec 11, 2023LCJU1(plotting QRIRR) Graph Created (2:22AM Dec 5, 2023)Forecast (issued 7:00AM Dec 4)Flood Flow is 0.8 kcfs
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Datum: NAVD88
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Reliability of the Forecast: Based on unobstructed flow

NOTE: Forecasts for the Little Cottonwood Creek at Jordan River are issued routinely year-round.

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Flood Categories (in KCFS)
Major Flood Flow: 1.099
Moderate Flood Flow: 0.944
Flood Flow: 0.799
Action Flow: 0.664
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 5.29 ft on 05/30/2005
(2) 5.10 ft on 06/05/2008
(3) 5.00 ft on 06/09/2006
(4) 4.90 ft on 06/20/2009
(5) 4.60 ft on 07/26/2006
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 0.00 ft on 06/07/2010
(2) 4.90 ft on 06/20/2009
(3) 5.10 ft on 06/05/2008
(4) 4.60 ft on 07/26/2006
(5) 5.00 ft on 06/09/2006
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
(1) 0.30 ft on 12/16/2002
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6.7 At 6.7 ft, major flooding will occur throughout the town of Murray to structures adjacent to the creek. These areas include Murray Park, buildings near the Willows condos, State Street in the northbound lanes, and Wheeler Farm. Many structures will initially receive major bank erosion, leading to severe structural damage depending on the length of the flood. Flooding is also anticipated in Little Cottonwood Canyon, including footbridges, campgrounds, and trails in the canyon.
6.2 At 6.2 ft, moderate flooding is forecasted to affect Murray Park and structures abutting the park. This also includes flooding of State St. at the park with ponding of water in the northbound lane. Many structures adjacent to the creek through the town of Murray will initially experience severe bank erosion, and in some cases lead to major structural damage due to undercutting of foundations.
5.7 At 5.7 ft, minor flooding will begin at Murray Park and State St. at the park. Ponding of water will affect traffic in the northbound lanes in this area. Additionally, bank erosion will begin and depending on the length of the flood, may lead to major structural damage due to bank undercutting. Areas up and downstream of Murray Park will experience flooded roads and parking lots.
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Latitude: 40.664306° N, Longitude: 111.898861° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage
Reference Frame
Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses
NWS flow Not Available Not Available Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum Elevation
(gauge height = 0)
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(gauge height = flood stage)
Elevation information source
NAVD88 4254.24 4259.94 Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other Not Available Not Available  

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