North Fork Shoshone River at Wapiti
Wyoming — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Park County, Wyoming on the North Fork Shoshone River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06279940, 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
10 ft
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Record stage and flow---20,000 cfs (6/9/1981). Previous Location.
10 ft
Major Flood. Buffalo Bill State Park camp sites near left bank are inundated--5 miles downstream of gage. Flooding of agricultural land 0.5-1.5 miles downstream of gage.
9 ft
Moderate Flood. Extensive flooding of camp sites along left bank at Buffalo Bill State Park--5 miles downstream of gage. Minor Flooding of agricultural land 0.5-1.5 miles downstream of gage.
8 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding of camp sites along left bank at Buffalo Bill State Park--5 miles downstream of gage.
7.5 ft
Bankfull/Action stage. Water approaching low areas of camp sties along left bank at Buffalo Bill State Park--5 miles downstream of gage.
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 8, 1981 | 12 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Jun 8, 1981 | 12 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 10.4 ft | 16,900 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 10.4 ft | 16,900 cfs |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 9.54 ft | 9,460 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NFSW4
River
North Fork Shoshone River
County
Park, WY
Coordinates
44.4714°N, 109.4184°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Shoshone River at Wapiti?
The North Fork Shoshone River at Wapiti gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06279940) 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 North Fork Shoshone River at Wapiti?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Shoshone River at Wapiti is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
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Where is the North Fork Shoshone River at Wapiti gauge located?
The gauge is located in Park County, Wyoming at coordinates 44.4714°N, 109.4184°W. USGS site number: 06279940. 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