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Vernon Creek

Utah · River

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

As of August 22, 2026, USGS gauge 10172700, 0.9 miles away, reports a streamflow of 1 ft³/s near Vernon Creek but no water-temperature reading.

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 10172700, as of Aug 22, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
  • A Heat Advisory is in effect for Great Salt Lake Desert and Mountains; Tooele and Rush Valleys; Eastern Box Elder County and other areas. NWS Salt Lake City UT
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2 ft³/s over 67 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
1 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.20 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 2 ft³/s over 67 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Utah yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge VERNON CREEK NEAR VERNON, UT (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.

Before you get in

  • Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
  • Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
  • Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
  • Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
  • Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.

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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.