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North Platte River near Sinclair
Wyoming — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Carbon County, Wyoming on the North Platte River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06630000, 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

11 ft

Moderate Flood

10 ft

Minor Flood

9 ft

Action Stage

8.5 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

12 ft

The Fort Steele state historic site becomes totally inundated with high water. A majority of the Sinclair Golf Club is totally submerged. High water may begin to encroach low lying areas near Interstate 80 at the Sinclair rest area and near the Fort Steele highway bridge.

11.64 ft

Record stage and flow 16,700 cfs (06/14/2010)

11 ft

Lowland areas along the left river bank near the Fort Steele state historic site become totally inundated. Low lying areas at the Sinclair Golf Club become totally submerged.

10 ft

Moderate Flood. Lowland flooding becomes more widespread along the left river bank near the Fort Steele state historic site. Flooding also intensifies across low lying areas at the Sinclair Golf Club.

9 ft

Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding occurs along the left river bank near the Fort Steele state historic site. Minor flooding occurs across low lying areas at the Sinclair Golf Club.

8.5 ft

Bankfull stage. The river may begin to overtop its banks across low lying areas along the left river bank near the Fort Steele state historic site. Minor flooding is also possible along low lying areas at the Sinclair Golf Club.

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 13, 201011.64 ft16,900 cfs
Jun 13, 201011.64 ft16,900 cfs
Jun 9, 201111.46 ft16,200 cfs
Jun 9, 201111.46 ft16,200 cfs
Jun 10, 198611.3 ft16,200 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

06630000

NWS LID

SINW4

River

North Platte River

County

Carbon, WY

Coordinates

41.8722°N, 107.0576°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of North Platte River near Sinclair?

The North Platte River near Sinclair gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06630000) 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 Sinclair?

The NWS-defined flood stage for North Platte River near Sinclair is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.

How do I get alerts when North Platte River rises?

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Where is the North Platte River near Sinclair gauge located?

The gauge is located in Carbon County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.8722°N, 107.0576°W. USGS site number: 06630000. 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