Provo River river
Total streamflow across the Provo River was last observed at 398 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 790 acre-ft of water today; about 17% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 2,283 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-06-21 when daily discharge volume was observed at 9,220 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Provo River Near Charleston reporting a streamflow rate of 173 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Provo River At Provo with a gauge stage of 3.82 ft. This river is monitored from 5 different streamgauging stations along the Provo River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 6,977 ft, the Provo River Near Woodland.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Provo River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Provo River
All 5 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Provo River Near Woodland
UT
USGS 10154200
|
89 | 2.80 | 0.0 | 21% | 26 | 2,920 | 6,977 |
|
Provo River Near Hailstone
UT
USGS 10155000
|
67 | 2.15 | -15.2 | 12% | 8 | 3,290 | 6,221 |
|
Provo River At River Road Bridge
UT
USGS 10155200
|
136 | 0.79 | -3.6 | 29% | 110 | 1,930 | 5,699 |
|
Provo River Near Charleston
UT
USGS 10155500
|
173 | 3.43 | -5.5 | 35% | 123 | 2,330 | 5,428 |
|
Provo River At Provo
UT
USGS 10163000
|
46 | 3.82 | 6.6 | 70% | 2 | 1,860 | 4,512 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Provo River
The Provo River is a 70-mile-long river located in Utah, USA. The river has played a significant role in the history of the region, serving as a source of water for the Native American populations and later, for the pioneers who settled in the area. The river begins at the Uinta Mountains and flows into Utah Lake. It is fed by several tributaries, including the Weber River and the Duchesne River. The hydrology of the river is heavily influenced by the Jordanelle and Deer Creek reservoirs, which were built in the 1980s and 1960s, respectively. These reservoirs help to regulate the water flow and provide water for agricultural and recreational purposes. The Provo River is a popular destination for fishing, rafting, and camping, with several state parks and recreation areas located along its banks.
Recreation along the Provo River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Fishing
Paddle runs
- Top Of Cascade Springs To Road Crossing In Section 36
- Mt Timpanogos Wilderness Boundary To Theater-In-The-Pines
- Skeletor's Gorge
- Headwater Spring In Sec 8 To Mt Timpanogos Wilderness Boundary
- Mt Timpanogos Wilderenss Boundary To Scout Falls
- Confluence Below Timpooneke To Mt Timpanogos Wilderness Boundary
Track the Provo River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Provo River
Where does the data for the Provo River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.