North Platte River near Orin
Converse County, Wyoming
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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