RIVER GAUGE · BEAR RIVER
Bear River below Pixley Dam
Lincoln County, Wyoming
Water level1.14 ft
Flow11 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7.5 ft
Minor flood8.5 ft
Moderate flood9.5 ft
Major flood10.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10.9 ft
Record stage and flow---2,060 cfs (6/5/1983).
- 10.5 ft
Major widespread agricultural flooding. Road to gagehouse is under water.
- 9.5 ft
Agricultural flooding increases and becomes more widespread along both banks. Standing water on road to gagehouse.
- 8.5 ft
Flood stage. Minor agricultural flooding especially along left bank.
- 7.5 ft
Bankfull stage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1983 | 10.9 ft | 2,060 cfs |
| Jun 17, 1965 | 9.91 ft | 1,430 cfs |
| Jun 19, 2011 | 9.72 ft | 1,770 cfs |
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