Little Goose Creek at Big Horn
Wyoming — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Sheridan County, Wyoming on the Little Goose Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LTGW4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Action Stage
3 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
4.5 ft
FLOODING OF LOW LAND PROPERTY ALONG LEFT AND RIGHT BANKS IN BIG HORN INTENSIFIES AND BECOMES MORE WIDESPREAD. STANDING WATER ALONG THE LOW AREAS OF THE BIRD FARM ROAD NORTH OF THE BIRD FARM ROAD BRIDGE. FLOODING OF THE WOODLAND PARK AREA IN SHERIDAN INTENSIFIES AND BECOMES MORE WIDESPREAD. FLOOD INUNDATION OF THE POWDER HORN GOLF COURSE BECOMES MORE WIDESPREAD. FLOOD WAVE TRAVEL TIME FROM GAGE TO SHERIDAN IS 5 TO 7 HOURS.
4 ft
FLOOD STAGE. MINOR FLOODING OF LOW LYING PROPERTY IN BIG HORN ALONG LEFT AND RIGHT BANKS. WATER BEGINS TO ENCRAOCH LOW AREAS NEAR NORTH END OF BIRD FARM ROAD BRIDGE. LOW LYING AREAS ALONG THE POWDER HORN GOLF COURSE BECOME INUNDATED. MINOR FLOODING OF THE WOODLAND PARK AREA IN SHERIDAN BEGINS. FLOOD WAVE TRAVEL TIME FROM GAGE TO SHERIDAN IS 5 TO 7 HOURS.
3.5 ft
BANKFULL STAGE. WATER BEGINS TO ENCROACH LOW LYING AREAS ALONG RIGHT AND LEFT BANKS IN BIG HORN AND DOWNSTREAM AT THE POWDER HORN GOLF COURSE.
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 30, 2022 | 4.04 ft | — |
| May 30, 2022 | 4.04 ft | — |
| May 24, 2011 | 3.52 ft | — |
| May 24, 2011 | 3.52 ft | — |
| May 19, 2013 | 1.98 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
LTGW4
River
Little Goose Creek
County
Sheridan, WY
Coordinates
44.6833°N, 106.9869°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Goose Creek at Big Horn?
The Little Goose Creek at Big Horn gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Little Goose Creek at Big Horn?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
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Where is the Little Goose Creek at Big Horn gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sheridan County, Wyoming at coordinates 44.6833°N, 106.9869°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: City of Sheridan Wyoming
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.