Major Flood
11.5 ft
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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.
Moderate Flood
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.56 ft
Record stage and flow of 13,000 cfs occurred on May 16 1984.
11.5 ft
Major flood. Major flooding occurs in the town of Baggs. Water is at the base of the Highway 70 bridge.
10.5 ft
Moderate flood. Moderate flooding occurs in many areas throughout the town of Baggs. Moderate lowland flooding is widespread from Dixon to Baggs. Flood wave travel time to Baggs is approximately 2 to 3 hours.
9.5 ft
Flood stage. Standing water occurs over low lying areas along the left and right banks. Minor lowland flooding occurs near the town of Baggs and between Dixon to Baggs. Flood wave travel time to Baggs is approximately 2 to 3 hours.
8.5 ft
Bankfull stage. The river may come out of its banks from Dixon to Baggs.
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 15, 1984 | 13.56 ft | 13,000 cfs |
| May 19, 1970 | 12.17 ft | 6,410 cfs |
| May 9, 1974 | 12.08 ft | 7,360 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LSDW4
River
Little Snake River
County
Carbon, WY
Coordinates
41.0285°N, 107.5489°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Snake River near Dixon?
The Little Snake River near Dixon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09257000) 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 Snake River near Dixon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Snake River near Dixon is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 11.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Snake River rises?
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Where is the Little Snake River near Dixon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carbon County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.0285°N, 107.5489°W. USGS site number: 09257000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
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