Major Flood
10 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.
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.45 ft
Record stage esablished on June 12 1970.
10 ft
Major Flood. Roads between farms along the left bank are inundated. Water approaches a home near the upstream bridge on the left bank. Water flows over low lying areas along the right river bank.Record flow of 23,800 cfs established on May 15 1965.
9 ft
Moderate Flood. Standing water occurs along roads between farms along the left bank. Water approaches the yard of a home near the upstream bridge on left bank. Water approachesbankfull along the right bank.
8 ft
Flood stage. Water is over low lying areas along the left bank.
7 ft
Action Stage. Bankfull stage. Water may begin to overtop the left river bank.
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 11, 1970 | 10.45 ft | 22,500 cfs |
| May 14, 1965 | 10 ft | 23,800 cfs |
| Feb 18, 1980 | 9.43 ft | 5,650 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ORIW4
River
North Platte River
County
Converse, WY
Coordinates
42.6525°N, 105.1592°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Platte River near Orin?
The North Platte River near Orin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06652000) 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 near Orin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Platte River near Orin is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Platte River rises?
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Where is the North Platte River near Orin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Converse County, Wyoming at coordinates 42.6525°N, 105.1592°W. USGS site number: 06652000. 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