Minor Flood
5 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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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.
Action Stage
4 ft
What Floods at Each Level
5 ft
FLOOD STAGE. LOW-LYING FLOODING INTENSIFIES AND BECOMES MORE WIDESPREAD.
4 ft
BANKFULL STAGE. LOW-LYING AREAS MAY SEE MINOR FLOODING.
3.67 ft
RECORD STAGE (7/4/2004).
3.58 ft
RECORD FLOW--501 CFS (5/29/2010).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2014 | 5.26 ft | 567 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 4.31 ft | 650 cfs |
| May 28, 2019 | 4.13 ft | 520 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OCAW4
River
Owl Creek
County
Hot Springs, WY
Coordinates
43.7239°N, 108.5353°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Owl Creek at Arapahoe Ranch?
The Owl Creek at Arapahoe Ranch gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06264000) 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 Owl Creek at Arapahoe Ranch?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Owl Creek at Arapahoe Ranch is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Owl Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Owl Creek at Arapahoe Ranch to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Owl Creek at Arapahoe Ranch gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hot Springs County, Wyoming at coordinates 43.7239°N, 108.5353°W. USGS site number: 06264000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey