Major Flood
11 ft
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Flooding along highway 789 may make highway impassable.
12.5 ft
Flooding of highway 789 intensifies. Standing water on highway 135 may make highway impassable.
12 ft
Water will be entering highway 789 along low lying areas. Standing water on highway 135 along low lying areas near bridge. Access road to fort rendezvous campground will be inundated and unpassable.
11.91 ft
Record stage (6/9/2010).
11.5 ft
Highway 138 near Arapahoe closed due to high water near the bridge. Lower ends of Fort Rendezvous Campground are totally inundated.
10.85 ft
Record flow---14,700 cfs (6/17/1963).
10 ft
Lower campsites in Fort Rendezvous Campground become inundated with water. Highway 135 and 789 begin having water along low lying areas of the road. Water begins to encroach homes along left and right banks near Highway 135 Bridge.
9 ft
The lowest tier of Fort Rendezvous campsites is under less than 1 ft of water. Escape routes are not affected.
8 ft
Flood stage. The Rendezvous Campground experiences minor flooding of the lowest riverside campsites on the west end. People who live in mobile homes directly adjacent to the river along the right bank will have standing water in their front yard. Minor flooding along either side of Highways 135 and 789. Highway structures are not affected.
7 ft
Bankfull stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2010 | 11.91 ft | 13,300 cfs |
| Feb 10, 2017 | 10.86 ft | — |
| Jun 16, 1963 | 10.85 ft | 14,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RVTW4
River
Little Wind River
County
Fremont, WY
Coordinates
42.9979°N, 108.3755°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Wind River near Riverton?
The Little Wind River near Riverton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06235500) 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 Wind River near Riverton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Wind River near Riverton is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Wind River rises?
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Where is the Little Wind River near Riverton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fremont County, Wyoming at coordinates 42.9979°N, 108.3755°W. USGS site number: 06235500. 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.