Juab County Water Intelligence Brief

Eastern Juab Valley Agricultural Corridor | June 9, 2026

Situation Summary

Salt Creek and Currant Creek are both flowing and falling as of June 9, reflecting the tail end of snowmelt runoff from the Mount Nebo watershed following an anomalously early melt season across the Mountain West. Snowpack that historically would still be contributing to streamflow through late June melted out approximately 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date, meaning local irrigators are managing an earlier-than-normal transition to base-flow conditions. Reservoir storage data and 7-day forecast details are available in the full brief.

Snowpack Conditions

Juab County has no active SNOTEL station on or near Mount Nebo (11,928 ft), the highest peak in the Wasatch Range and the primary snowmelt source for Salt Creek and Currant Creek. This is a meaningful monitoring gap for local irrigators. No in-county SNOTEL data is available for this brief.

For seasonal snowpack context, irrigators should consult the Payson R.S. SNOTEL station (Utah County, to the north) and contact the Utah Division of Water Resources for Mount Nebo watershed assessments. Based on the broader 2026 seasonal context, snowpack across the region melted out approximately 4–6 weeks ahead of the historical median meltout date, driven by an anomalous March heat wave. Any snowpack that remained into June is effectively gone. The active melt contribution to local streams has ended earlier than normal this season.

Streamflow Conditions

Salt Creek at Nephi (primary local indicator): Reading 6 cfs and falling as of June 9. This is the most direct measure of water available to Nephi-area irrigators from the Mount Nebo watershed. The falling trend confirms the melt pulse has passed.

Salt Creek below Nephi Powerplant Diversion: Reading 5 cfs and falling, reflecting the 1 cfs reduction from the powerplant diversion upstream. Both Salt Creek readings are consistent and falling.

Currant Creek near Mona: Reading 1 cfs and falling — very low flow, indicating minimal remaining runoff contribution from that drainage.

For regional basin context only (these gauges do not reflect local Juab County supply conditions):

The local picture is straightforward: Salt Creek is the supply line for eastern Juab Valley agriculture, and it is low and falling.

Seasonal Guidance

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Data Sources: SNOTEL data through June 8, 2026; USGS streamflow data through June 9, 2026

Data Current As Of: Utah Division of Water Rights

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, Utah Division of Water Rights (primary regulator for all Juab County water rights), Utah Division of Water Resources (for Yuba Lake / Sevier Bridge Reservoir storage data), and local irrigation companies including Nephi Irrigation Company, for regulatory decisions and water rights administration.