Bighorn River at Basin
Big Horn County, Wyoming
The past week
Loading chart…
What floods at each level
- 11 ft
Extensive major agricultural flooding upstream and downstream of Basin. Low lying areas along county road just east of bridge may be under water. Water begins to totally inundate boat ramp and adjacent house near boat ramp in Basin.
- 10.8 ft
Record stage---(6/11/2011)
- 10.5 ft
Flood stage. Widespread major agricultural flooding upstream and downstream of Basin. Water begins to encroach boat ramp and adjacent house near boat ramp in Basin.
- 10.49 ft
Record flow---19,500 cfs (6/7/1991).
- 10 ft
Moderate to major agricultural flooding intensifies and becomes more widespread upstream and downstream of Basin.
- 9.5 ft
Bankfull stage. Minor agricultural flooding continues to expand upstream and downstream of Basin.
- 9 ft
Minor agricultural flooding begins upstream and downstream of Basin.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2011 | 10.8 ft | 12,700 cfs |
| Jun 6, 1991 | 10.49 ft | 19,500 cfs |
| Jun 14, 1997 | 10 ft | 16,600 cfs |
More on Bighorn River
Get an alert when Bighorn River rises
Save this gauge in the free StormCast app and pick the level that matters to you. Your phone goes off when the water gets there.
