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Medicine Bow River near Hanna
Wyoming — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Carbon County, Wyoming on the Medicine Bow River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06635000, 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

Major Flood

8 ft

Moderate Flood

7 ft

Minor Flood

6 ft

Action Stage

5 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

10 ft

Water reaches the base of the gage house.

8.5 ft

River reaches to of the second bank at the gage.

8 ft

MAJOR FLOOD STAGE.

7 ft

Moderate Flood Stage. Lowland flooding intensifies.

6.74 ft

Record stage and flow of 6,010 cfs established on May 12 1973.

6 ft

Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs.

5 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
May 11, 19736.74 ft6,010 cfs
May 11, 19736.74 ft6,010 cfs
Jun 15, 20106.36 ft4,330 cfs
Jun 15, 20106.36 ft4,330 cfs
May 17, 19786.25 ft5,220 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

06635000

NWS LID

HANW4

River

Medicine Bow River

County

Carbon, WY

Coordinates

42.0097°N, 106.5125°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Medicine Bow River near Hanna?

The Medicine Bow River near Hanna gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06635000) 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 near Hanna?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Medicine Bow River near Hanna is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.

How do I get alerts when Medicine Bow River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Medicine Bow River near Hanna to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Medicine Bow River near Hanna gauge located?

The gauge is located in Carbon County, Wyoming at coordinates 42.0097°N, 106.5125°W. USGS site number: 06635000. 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