North Platte River near Sinclair
Carbon County, Wyoming
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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