Minor Flood
8 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.
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.1 ft
Record stage and flow of 9,500 cfs at old site 5.5 miles upstream established on May 17 1978.
8 ft
Flood stage. Standing water along low lying areas adjacent to the Arrowhead Basin Ranch bridge. Access to the bridge is severely impacted. At stages above 10 feet, water is over the bridge.
7.66 ft
Record stage and flow of 1,900 cfs at present site established on March 20 1997.
6 ft
Bankfull stage. River begins to impact low lying areas adjacent to the Arrowhead Basin Ranch bridge.
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 16, 1978 | 14.1 ft | 9,500 cfs |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 8.22 ft | 1,550 cfs |
| Apr 10, 2014 | 7.91 ft | 1,530 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LMBW4
River
Little Medicine Bow River
County
Carbon, WY
Coordinates
41.9611°N, 106.2092°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Medicine Bow River at Boles Spring?
The Little Medicine Bow River at Boles Spring gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06634620) 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 Medicine Bow River at Boles Spring?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Medicine Bow River at Boles Spring is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Medicine Bow River rises?
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Where is the Little Medicine Bow River at Boles Spring gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carbon County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.9611°N, 106.2092°W. USGS site number: 06634620. 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.