RIVER GAUGE · MIDDLE FORK POWDER RIVER
Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum
Washakie County, Wyoming
Water level4.92 ft
Flow3 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9.5 ft
Minor flood10.5 ft
Moderate flood11.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12.6 ft
Record stage and flow---7,110 cfs (6/6/1963).
- 10.5 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding along low lying areas of Middle Fork Powder Campground. Higher flows may cause back flow problems near low lying areas on either side of BLM/Hazelton Road Bridge-due to possible debris jams at bridge that may restrict water flow under bridge.
- 9.5 ft
Bankfull stage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 1963 | 12.6 ft | 7,110 cfs |
| May 20, 2010 | 10.05 ft | 1,600 cfs |
| Apr 28, 1999 | 9.76 ft | 1,220 cfs |
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