Minor Flood
11.5 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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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.
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
Water may reach farm houses downstream of gage.
11.5 ft
Flood stage. Flooding of pastureland immediately downstream of gage.
9.84 ft
Record stage (5/13/2017).
9.51 ft
Record flow---907 cfs (4/23/1986).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2017 | 9.84 ft | 750 cfs |
| Apr 22, 1986 | 9.51 ft | 907 cfs |
| Apr 19, 2017 | 9.51 ft | 680 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FCHW4
River
Fontenelle Creek
County
Lincoln, WY
Coordinates
42.0958°N, 110.4162°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch?
The Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09210500) 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 Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch is 11.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Fontenelle Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch 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 Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, Wyoming at coordinates 42.0958°N, 110.4162°W. USGS site number: 09210500. 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.