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North Platte River at Saratoga
Wyoming — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Carbon County, Wyoming on the North Platte River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06627000, 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

10.5 ft

Moderate Flood

9.5 ft

Minor Flood

8.5 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

10.5 ft

Major flood. Widespread flooding occurs in Saratoga.

10.49 ft

Record stage established on June 9 2011.

9.5 ft

Moderate Flood. Minor flooding of homes occurs along the left and right river banks in Saratoga. Veterans Island Park is inundated with flood waters. A majority of the golf course near the Saratoga Inn is underwater. Water approaches the base of wooden steps at the northeast corner of the Sierra Madre Trout Clubhouse 100 ft downstream on the left river bank.

9 ft

Standing water inundates yards of homes along the river in town. Flood waters begin impacting access to Veterans Island Park. The golf course near the Saratoga Inn becomes inundated with water.

8.5 ft

Flood stage. Water approaches low lying areas of homes along the river in town. Water enters low lying areas of Veterans Island Park.

7.5 ft

Action Stage. Bankfull stage. Water approaches the low lying areas.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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Historic Crests

Date Stage Flow
Jun 9, 201110.49 ft16,617 cfs
Jun 9, 201110.49 ft16,617 cfs
Jun 19, 191710.4 ft13,800 cfs
Jun 19, 191710.4 ft13,800 cfs
May 28, 201410.17 ft14,737 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

06627000

NWS LID

SRAW4

River

North Platte River

County

Carbon, WY

Coordinates

41.4551°N, 106.8054°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of North Platte River at Saratoga?

The North Platte River at Saratoga gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06627000) 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 Platte River at Saratoga?

The NWS-defined flood stage for North Platte River at Saratoga is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.

How do I get alerts when North Platte River rises?

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Where is the North Platte River at Saratoga gauge located?

The gauge is located in Carbon County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.4551°N, 106.8054°W. USGS site number: 06627000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey