River stage
Jensen, Green River
- River level
- 3.15 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.23 ft
- Recent high
- 3.59 ft
- Recent low
- 2.58 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS JESU1
- 30-day change
- +0.36 ft
- Average
- 2.83 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.66 ft
In brief
The Green River at Jensen, UT read 3.15 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.85 ft below action stage. That is 0.36 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge JESU1
Water 53 °F (12 °C) · about normal for this date · -3 °F in 24 hours
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.66 ft | 1984-05-18 |
| 2 | 13.22 ft | 1957-06-16 |
| 3 | 12.93 ft | 2011-06-11 |
| 4 | 11.44 ft | 1983-06-28 |
| 5 | 11.15 ft | 1997-06-05 |
| 6 | 11.11 ft | 1974-05-12 |
| 7 | 10.92 ft | 1962-05-14 |
| 8 | 10.81 ft | 2008-06-05 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
The Green River reaches bankfull resulting in minor flooding of low-lying agricultural land and bank erosion.
- 9.50 ft
minor lowland flooding is expected along the Green River. Agricultural land, irriagtion and a few out buildings near the river are impacted.
- 10.80 ft
The Green River has reached flood stage. Irrigation pumps and equipment near the river are impacted.
- 12.00 ft
The Green River has reached moderate flood stage. Expect inundated roads and oil equipment near the River, as well as low-lying homes near the confluence of the Duchesne and White Rivers.
- 14.00 ft
The Green River has reached major flood stage. Homes, roads, oil and agricultural equipment near the river will be inundated.
- 14.50 ft
The Green River and Stewart Lake will start to combine.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Green River flooding at Jensen?
No. The Green River at Jensen is at 3.15 ft, 5.85 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Jensen?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 10.8 ft, moderate flooding 12 ft and major flooding 14 ft.
What is the highest the Green River has been at Jensen?
The highest crest on record is 14.66 ft, on 1984-05-18.
Is the Green River high or low right now at Jensen?
At 3.15 ft it is higher than 92% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Jensen, Green River?
The water temperature at Jensen, Green River is 53 °F (11.9 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS, which is about average for this date over the past ten years. It has fallen 2.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge JESU1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 09261000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.