Major Flood
11 ft
Current Water Level
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
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, 2010 | 11.64 ft | 16,900 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 11.46 ft | 16,200 cfs |
| Jun 10, 1986 | 11.3 ft | 16,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
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.
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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
- Stage may be affected by ice.