Major Flood
8 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
major flooding will occur throughout Evanston including Bear River State Park, roads and bridges adjacent or overlying the Bear River. Additional flooding will occur to downstream areas north of Evanston including the town of Bear River.
8 ft
moderate flooding will occur to Bear River State Park, located on the east end of Evanston and just south of Interstate 80. Additional flooding will occur to low lying areas in Evanston and will affect bridges and roads overlying the Bear River.
7 ft
minor flooding will occur to Bear River State Park, located on the east end of Evanston and just south of Interstate 80. Additional flooding will occur to low lying areas of Evanston and will affect bridges and roads overlying the Bear River.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2010 | 7.6 ft | 3,890 cfs |
| May 15, 1984 | 7.35 ft | 3,680 cfs |
| Jun 30, 2011 | 7.08 ft | 3,410 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bear River at Evanston?
The Bear River at Evanston gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10016900) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Bear River at Evanston?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bear River at Evanston is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bear River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Bear River at Evanston to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Bear River at Evanston gauge located?
The gauge is located in Uinta County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.2699°N, 110.9637°W. USGS site number: 10016900. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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On This River
Upstream: Bear River near Utah/Wyoming State Line
Downstream: Bear River above Woodruff Narrows Reservoir
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.