Major Flood
9 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9.4 ft
Record stage and flow --6,260 cfs, May 10 1973.
9 ft
MAJOR FLOODING AT FORT LARAMIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE. RIVER OVERFLOWS RIGHT BANK. ONLY MINOR FLOODING AT THE TOWN OF FORT LARAMIE.
8 ft
MODERATE FLOOD. WATER REACHES BASE OF BRIDGE OF WY HIGHWAY 160 IMMEDIATELY WEST OF FORT LARAMIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE PROPERTY (ABOUT 1.5 MILE UPSTREAM FROM GAGE).
7 ft
FLOOD STAGE. LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS WITH MINOR FLOODING OF HIGHWAY 160. ROAD REMAINS OPEN. GRAYROCKS ROAD JUST SOUTH OF FORT LARAMIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER. RESERVOIR RELEASES FROM GRAYROCKS RESERVOIR DETERIMINE THE MAGNITUDE OF FLOODING.
6 ft
ACTION STAGE. BANKFULL STAGE. RIVER MAY OVERFLOW LOW LYING AREAS ALONG LEFT BANK. WATER BEGINS TO ENCROACH ON GRAYROCKS ROAD JUST SOUTH OF THE FORT LARAMIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE.
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 9, 1973 | 9.4 ft | 6,260 cfs |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 9.04 ft | 4,730 cfs |
| May 26, 2015 | 8.67 ft | 4,750 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Laramie River near Fort Laramie?
The Laramie River near Fort Laramie gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06670500) 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 near Fort Laramie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Laramie River near Fort Laramie is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
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Where is the Laramie River near Fort Laramie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Goshen County, Wyoming at coordinates 42.2005°N, 104.5383°W. USGS site number: 06670500. 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