Major Flood
13.5 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
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
10.5 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.5 ft
Water at base of Culbertson Avenue Bridge.
12.5 ft
Flooding of park downstream (north) of Big Horn Avenue/Highway 20 Bridge becomes more widespread and intensifies. Minor flooding of homes adjacent to park and Robertson Avenue also possible. Low spot in levee along right bank (near gagehouse) will allow water to flood homes from the Culbertson Aveneue Bridge to the Highway 20 Bridge.
11.5 ft
Over half of the park downstream (north) of Big Horn/Highway 20 Bridge is under water.
10.5 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding of park downstream (north) of Big Horn Avenue/Highway 20 Bridge.
10 ft
Base of levee along right bank.
9.5 ft
Bankfull stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2017 | 14.63 ft | — |
| Jun 20, 2017 | 11.47 ft | 9,740 cfs |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 10.92 ft | 8,430 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BHWW4
River
Bighorn River
County
Washakie, WY
Coordinates
44.0147°N, 107.9689°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Bighorn River at Worland?
The Bighorn River at Worland gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Bighorn River at Worland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Bighorn River at Worland is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 13.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Bighorn River rises?
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Where is the Bighorn River at Worland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washakie County, Wyoming at coordinates 44.0147°N, 107.9689°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Data courtesy of U.S. Bureau of Reclamation