Laramie River at Laramie
Wyoming — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Albany County, Wyoming on the Laramie River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06660000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
11 ft
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Major Flood Stage. Major flooding occurs along the greenway at Park and Spruce Streets. Houses in the vicinity of the greenway are completely inundated by flood waters. Major flooding of the mobile home park along the south end of McCue Street along the left river bank. Water flows through the Lee Trailer Court located just north of Curtis Street. Warehouses along Cedar Street will flood. Low lying flooding of houses occurs in Cottonwood Estates.
10 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water easily overflows the greenway at Spruce and Park Streets. Homes next to the greenway along the right river bank experience extensive flooding. Water begins to encroach upon the mobile home park along the south end of McCue Street along the left river bank. Water enters behind mobile homes within the Lee Trailer Court located just north of Curtis Street. Optimist Park south of Garfield Street begins to flood.
9 ft
Flood stage. Access to the Chimney Lamp Road bridge may become impossible. Water begins encroaching the greenway at the intersection of Park and Spruce Streets. Houses next to the greenway along the right river bank may have water over low lying areas.
8 ft
Bankfull stage. Water overflows low lying portions of the bike path along southwestern portions of Laramie (south of Optimist Park and Garfield Street). There is standing water over low lying areas on Chimney Lamp Road north of the bridge. One to two feet of standing water may cover low lying areas of the bike path near the wetlands area.
7.5 ft
River begins to encroach and flow into the wetlands area along the right river bank. Some very minor flooding of low spots occurs along the bike path near the wetlands.
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 24, 2016 | 8.98 ft | 1,770 cfs |
| May 24, 2016 | 8.98 ft | 1,770 cfs |
| Jun 14, 2015 | 8.83 ft | 1,660 cfs |
| Jun 14, 2015 | 8.83 ft | 1,660 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2023 | 8.65 ft | 1,250 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Laramie River at Laramie?
The Laramie River at Laramie gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06660000) 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 Laramie River at Laramie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Laramie River at Laramie is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Laramie River rises?
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Where is the Laramie River at Laramie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Albany County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.3278°N, 105.6074°W. USGS site number: 06660000. 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.