Davis County Water Intelligence Brief

October 5, 2026 | Free-Tier Edition

Situation Summary

Canyon creek flows in Davis County are running at late-season low levels, with Kays Creek falling and Farmington Creek at minimal flow, reflecting normal post-irrigation-season conditions — WBWCD project water delivered via the Davis Aqueduct remains the county's primary supply mechanism for the region's ~370,000 residents. Municipal and suburban providers should contact Weber Basin Water Conservancy District directly for current upstream reservoir storage status and Davis Aqueduct delivery outlook heading into the off-season transition. Reservoir storage data and 7-day forecast details are available in the full brief.

Snowpack Conditions

Both SNOTEL stations reporting for Davis County's Weber River Basin show 0.0" snow water equivalent and 0.0" snow depth as of October 4, 2026 — consistent with normal seasonal conditions at this point in the calendar, when median SWE is also 0.0". No below-normal language is warranted based on today's readings.

The relevant seasonal context is meltout timing: the 2026 snowpack melted out approximately 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date, driven by an anomalous March heat wave across the Mountain West. That early meltout is now background context — snowpack accumulation for water year 2027 has not yet begun at either station.

Streamflow Conditions

Davis County's canyon creeks are performing as expected for early October — at minimal late-season flows with no active snowmelt contribution. These streams are supplemental local sources and snowmelt-timing indicators; they do not constitute Davis County's primary water supply. WBWCD project water via the Davis Aqueduct is the county's foundational supply infrastructure.

Return flows from Davis County agricultural operations and residential irrigation drain to Farmington Bay, a Great Salt Lake sub-basin. Davis County water use patterns carry ecological significance for Farmington Bay water levels — a consideration relevant to both municipal conservation programs and remaining western bench agricultural users.

Seasonal Guidance

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Data Sources: SNOTEL data through October 4, 2026; USGS streamflow data through October 5, 2026

Data Current As Of: October 5, 2026

Important Disclaimers: This brief provides automated analysis for informational purposes only. Specific numerical claims have not been independently verified. Consult official sources including your local water district, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District (WBWCD — primary water authority delivering Weber Basin Project water to Davis County via the Davis Aqueduct), Davis & Weber Counties Canal Company, and Utah Division of Water Rights for regulatory decisions and water rights administration.