Escalante River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 1:25 AM, the Escalante River is flowing at 263 cfs near Escalante, UT and up 67,336% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Escalante River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Escalante, the Escalante River is running 263 cfs, up 67,336% since yesterday.
In the last 24 hours the river is rising at Escalante (+67,336%).
Paddlers: 127 of 127 runs on the Escalante River with a live range are in range.
How the Escalante River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Escalante5,698 ft 263 cfs
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Escalante River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Escalante River Near Escalante UT
Oct 22, 1:25 AM · USGS 09337500 |
263 cfs | · | +67336% | 3.97 ft | 5,698 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Escalante River
127 of 132 runs are in range right now. Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Canyon Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Calf Creek Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Calf Creek Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Calf Creek Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Calf Creek to Lake Powell Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 100–500 cfs | III– TO III |
| Choprock Canyon Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | · |
| Choprock Canyon Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Coyote Gulch #2 Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | IV |
| Coyote Gulch #2 Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Coyote Gulch #2 Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Death Hollow Creek Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–V |
| Dry Hollow Creek Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| East Moody Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | IV–II |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–V |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–V |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
In range | 263 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Escalante River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Escalante River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Escalante River
The Escalante River is a tributary of the Colorado River that flows through southern Utah, USA. It is approximately 90 miles long and has a drainage area of 1,000 square miles. The river was named after the Spanish explorer Silvestre Vélez de Escalante, who explored the area in 1776.
The hydrology of the Escalante River is characterized by flash floods and intermittent flows. There are no major reservoirs or dams on the river, but there are several small dams and diversions used for irrigation purposes. The river supports agriculture in the surrounding valleys, and is also popular for recreational activities such as hiking and kayaking. The Escalante River is known for its scenic beauty, with towering red rock cliffs and natural arches. It is protected as part of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
About the Escalante River
How is the Escalante River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Escalante River is flowing at 263 cfs near Escalante, UT. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Escalante River running high or low?
Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Is the Escalante River runnable for paddling today?
127 of 132 paddle runs are in range right now. Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.