Action Stage
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.
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
WATER MAY FLOW OVER TOP OF CULVERTS AND BRIDGE. OVERFLOW MAY OCCUR AT MUCH LOWER STAGES IF CULVERTS ARE BLOCKED BY DEBRIS.
10.8 ft
RECORD STAGE.
9.5 ft
COTTONWOOD CREEK ROAD AMY BECOME IMPASSABLE WEST SIDE OF BRIDGE.
8 ft
BANKFULL STAGE. MINOR FLOODING ALONG LOW-LYING AREAS WEST SIDE OF COTTONWOOD CREEK ROAD.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2001 | 10.76 ft | 3,410 cfs |
| Jun 9, 1997 | 10.75 ft | 3,390 cfs |
| Sep 4, 2007 | 8.54 ft | 810 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
COTW4
River
Cottonwood Creek
County
Hot Springs, WY
Coordinates
43.7628°N, 108.7617°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cottonwood Creek at High Island Ranch near Hamilton Dome?
The Cottonwood Creek at High Island Ranch near Hamilton Dome gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06265337) 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 Cottonwood Creek at High Island Ranch near Hamilton Dome?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when Cottonwood Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cottonwood Creek at High Island Ranch near Hamilton Dome 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 Cottonwood Creek at High Island Ranch near Hamilton Dome gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming at coordinates 43.7628°N, 108.7617°W. USGS site number: 06265337. 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 WY State Engineers Office