Little Cottonwood Creek at Jordan River
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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CATEGORY FLOW Major Flooding 1.099 kcfs Moderate Flooding 0.944 kcfs Minor Flooding 0.799 kcfs Action 0.664 kcfs Reliability of the Forecast: Based on unobstructed flow
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
- 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.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 4.90 ft | on 06-20-2009 |
| 2. | 5.10 ft | on 06-05-2008 |
| 3. | 4.60 ft | on 07-26-2006 |
| 4. | 5.00 ft | on 06-09-2006 |
| 5. | 5.29 ft | on 05-30-2005 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 4.90 ft | on 06-20-2009 |
| 2. | 5.10 ft | on 06-05-2008 |
| 3. | 4.60 ft | on 07-26-2006 |
| 4. | 5.00 ft | on 06-09-2006 |
| 5. | 5.29 ft | on 05-30-2005 |
| 6. | 2.91 ft | on 05-29-2004 |
| 7. | 4.25 ft | on 05-30-2003 |
| 8. | 3.33 ft | on 05-31-2002 |
| 9. | 4.11 ft | on 05-25-2002 |
| 10. | 4.16 ft | on 05-16-2001 |
| 11. | 3.52 ft | on 05-30-1999 |
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 |
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 |
| 6. | 4.25 ft | on 05-30-2003 |
| 7. | 4.16 ft | on 05-16-2001 |
| 8. | 4.11 ft | on 05-25-2002 |
| 9. | 3.52 ft | on 05-30-1999 |
| 10. | 3.33 ft | on 05-31-2002 |
| 11. | 2.91 ft | on 05-29-2004 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 4260.94 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 4260.44 ft |
| minor Flooding | 4259.94 ft |
| action | 4259.44 ft |
| Latest Value | N/A |
| Gauge Zero | 4254.24 ft |
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Collaborative Agencies
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