Medicine Bow River above Elk Mountain
Wyoming — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Carbon County, Wyoming on the Medicine Bow River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06630465, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
7 ft
Flood stage. Low lying area flooding intensifies and becomes more widespread upstream and downstream of the gage. Access to the gage and bridge becomes severely impacted. Lowland flooding becomes more widespread in the town of Elk Mountain. Flood wave travel time to the town of Elk Mountain is three to five hours.
6 ft
Bankfull stage. Minor flooding of low lying areas occurs upstream and downstream of the gage. Water encroaches low lying areas near the bridge at the gage house. Lowland flooding occurs in the town of Elk Mountain. Peak flow travel time to the town of Elk Mountain is four to six hours.
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 29, 2011 | 7.08 ft | 1,300 cfs |
| Jun 29, 2011 | 7.08 ft | 1,300 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 6.75 ft | 1,100 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 6.75 ft | 1,100 cfs |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 6.38 ft | 894 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MBRW4
River
Medicine Bow River
County
Carbon, WY
Coordinates
41.5478°N, 106.4097°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Medicine Bow River above Elk Mountain?
The Medicine Bow River above Elk Mountain gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06630465) 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 Medicine Bow River above Elk Mountain?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Medicine Bow River above Elk Mountain is 7 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 Medicine Bow River rises?
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Where is the Medicine Bow River above Elk Mountain gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carbon County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.5478°N, 106.4097°W. USGS site number: 06630465. 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.