Medicine Bow River above Elk Mountain
Carbon County, Wyoming
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2011 | 7.08 ft | 1,300 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2016 | 6.75 ft | 1,100 cfs |
| Jun 16, 2015 | 6.38 ft | 894 cfs |
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