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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 Show More Historic Crests (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 Show More Recent Crests (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) Elevation (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   Current/Historical Observations: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Jordan River

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