RIVER GAUGE · MIDDLE FORK POWDER RIVER
Middle Fork Powder River near Kaycee
Johnson County, Wyoming
Water level2.77 ft
Flow268 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Water approaching low lying areas along Barnum Road west of bridge. Widespread flooding along low lying areas along right and left banks. Widespread flooding in Kaycee. Flood wave travel time to Kaycee is appx 8 to 10 hours.
- 9 ft
Standing water over low lying areas along right bank. Overflow into low lying areas along left bank. Flooding in Kaycee with this stage. Flood wave travel time to Kaycee is appx 8 to 10 hours.
- 8 ft
Flood stage. Water over low lying areas along right bank.
- 7 ft
Bankfull stage. Peak flow travel time to Kaycee appx 8 to 10 hours.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2019 | 10.29 ft | 2,855 cfs |
| May 24, 2015 | 9.51 ft | 2,700 cfs |
| May 20, 2010 | 8.74 ft | 2,155 cfs |
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