Major Flood
8.5 ft
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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
7.5 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8.5 ft
Major Flood. Extensive flooding of campgrounds along the river. Flooding worsens upstream in Riverside and along Baggot Rocks Road. Road is impassable.
8.33 ft
Record stage establsihed on June 4 1952.
7.67 ft
Record flow of 4,605 cfs establsihed on June 8 2010.
7.5 ft
Moderate Flood. Water encroaches into the Lazy Acres Campground. Increased flooding occurs along Baggot Rocks Road. The road may become impassable at many locations near the river.
7 ft
Increased flooding occurs over the Odd Fellows Campground. Low areas along Baggot Rocks Road may become impassable.
6.5 ft
Flood stage. Low lying flooding occurs upstream in Riverside. Minor flooding occurs over the Odd Fellows Campground and Baggot Rocks Road.
5.5 ft
Action Stage. Bankfull stage. Need to monitor the level of the river upstream in Riverside. Water begins to flow over the low lying areas of the Odd Fellows Campground and Baggot Rocks 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 1952 | 8.33 ft | 4,420 cfs |
| May 31, 1943 | 8.25 ft | 4,510 cfs |
| Jun 7, 1957 | 7.72 ft | 3,560 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ECRW4
River
Encampment River
County
Carbon, WY
Coordinates
41.3033°N, 106.7147°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Encampment River at Mouth near Encampment?
The Encampment River at Mouth near Encampment gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06625000) 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 Encampment River at Mouth near Encampment?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Encampment River at Mouth near Encampment is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7.5 feet, and major flooding at 8.5 feet.
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Where is the Encampment River at Mouth near Encampment gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carbon County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.3033°N, 106.7147°W. USGS site number: 06625000. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice.