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
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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.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2011 | 10.49 ft | 16,617 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 10.49 ft | 16,617 cfs |
| Jun 19, 1917 | 10.4 ft | 13,800 cfs |
| Jun 19, 1917 | 10.4 ft | 13,800 cfs |
| May 28, 2014 | 10.17 ft | 14,737 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
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.
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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
- Stage may be affected by ice.