Moderate Flood
8.5 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
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9.5 ft
Expect water at base of bridge upstream of gage. Sublette County Road 23-175 near bridge to 1000 feet north of bridge may be totally submerged and impassable.
8.5 ft
Standing water on low spots of Sublette County Road 23-175 near bridge to 700-1000 ft north of bridge. Major amd widespread low land pasture and agricultural flooding.
8.3 ft
Record stage and flow---9,400 cfs (6/19/2017).
8 ft
Flood stage. Low land pasture and agricultural flooding intensifies and becomes more widespread.
7 ft
Bankfull stage. Minor lowland and pasture flooding.
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 19, 2017 | 8.3 ft | 9,400 cfs |
| Jun 6, 1986 | 8.28 ft | 9,190 cfs |
| Jun 9, 1972 | 8.15 ft | 9,170 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BPNW4
River
New Fork River
County
Sublette, WY
Coordinates
42.5672°N, 109.9301°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of New Fork River near Big Piney?
The New Fork River near Big Piney gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09205000) 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 New Fork River near Big Piney?
The NWS-defined flood stage for New Fork River near Big Piney is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when New Fork River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add New Fork River near Big Piney to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the New Fork River near Big Piney gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sublette County, Wyoming at coordinates 42.5672°N, 109.9301°W. USGS site number: 09205000. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.