Moderate Flood
11.5 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Minor Flood
10.5 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MFBW4
River
Middle Fork Powder River
County
Washakie, WY
Coordinates
43.5777°N, 107.1384°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum?
The Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06309200) 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 Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Middle Fork Powder River rises?
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Where is the Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washakie County, Wyoming at coordinates 43.5777°N, 107.1384°W. USGS site number: 06309200. 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.