Blacks Fork near Little America
Wyoming — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming on the Blacks Fork. Live water level data from USGS gauge 09224700, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Moderate Flood
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
10.5 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Highway 374 near gage will be covered in water. Still no affects to the interstate.
13 ft
Water at base of Highway 374 Bridge.
12.53 ft
Record stage---due to rapid warmup and ice jams (3/12/2017).
10.9 ft
Record flow---9,980 cfs (6/13/1965).
10.5 ft
Flood stage. More widespread flooding upstream at Granger. Left bank of the river overflows and causes high water at both upstream and downstream locations. Some minor flooding along Bonomo Ranch south of gage. I-80 bridge traffic not affected at any stage.
9.5 ft
Bankfull stage. County Road 95--100 to 200 yds from gage--may become impassable. Low lying flooding problems begin upstream at Granger.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2017 | 12.53 ft | 13,900 cfs |
| Mar 11, 2017 | 12.53 ft | 13,900 cfs |
| Jun 18, 1998 | 10.4 ft | 5,120 cfs |
| Jun 18, 1998 | 10.4 ft | 5,120 cfs |
| May 31, 2011 | 10.38 ft | 4,740 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LTAW4
River
Blacks Fork
County
Sweetwater, WY
Coordinates
41.5461°N, 109.6935°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Blacks Fork near Little America?
The Blacks Fork near Little America gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09224700) 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 Blacks Fork near Little America?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Blacks Fork near Little America is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Blacks Fork rises?
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Where is the Blacks Fork near Little America gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.5461°N, 109.6935°W. USGS site number: 09224700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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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.