Escalante River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 1:25 AM, the Escalante River is flowing at 0.2 cfs near Escalante, UT — 16% of normal for the date. ❤ 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 0.2 cfs — 16% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 16% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 127 runs on the Escalante River with a live range are in range, 127 too low.
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 0.2 cfs16%
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.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Escalante River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (16%).
Escalante River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Escalante River Near Escalante UT
Oct 2, 1:25 AM · USGS 09337500 |
0.2 cfs | 16% | 0% | 1.30 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
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 |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Calf Creek Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Calf Creek Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Calf Creek Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Calf Creek to Lake Powell Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 100–500 cfs | III– TO III |
| Choprock Canyon Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | · |
| Choprock Canyon Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Coyote Gulch #2 Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | IV |
| Coyote Gulch #2 Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Coyote Gulch #2 Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Death Hollow Creek Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–V |
| Dry Hollow Creek Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| East Moody Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | IV–II |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–V |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–III |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–V |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | III–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 cfs | 50–300 cfs | II–IV |
| Escalante River Gauge: Escalante |
Too low | 0.2 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 2, 2026, the Escalante River is flowing at 0.2 cfs near Escalante, UT, about 16% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Escalante River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Escalante River is at 16% of normal for the date. 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?
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.