Moderate Flood
6 ft
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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.
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6 ft
Extensive low land flooding in northeastern and northern sections of Afton. Extensive low land flooding upstream in the towns of Freedom and Fairview. Minor flooding of farm/ranch houses upstream and downstream of gage.
5.99 ft
Record stage---(5/26/2011).
5.71 ft
Record flow---5,090 cfs (6/2/1986).
5.5 ft
Flood stage. Low land flooding along Swift Creek in northeastern and northern sections of Afton. Low land flooding becomes more widespread upstream in the towns of Freedom and Fairview. Minor flooding of pastureland/ranchland.
5 ft
Bankfull stage. Monitor high water along Swift Creek in northeastern and northern sections of Afton. Small creeks and streams are flooding in the towns of Freedom and Fairview. Minor flooding of ranchland/pastureland near Etna.
4.5 ft
Small creeks and streams that flow through the towns of Freeedom and Fairview are at bankfull. Minor flooding along low lying areas in Freedom and Fariview is occurring.
4 ft
Small creeks and streams that flow through the towns of Freeedom and Fairview are approaching bankfull. Minor flooding along low lying areas is possible.
3.5 ft
Begin monitoring small creeks and streams that flow near Fairview and Freedom.
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, 2011 | 5.99 ft | 4,450 cfs |
| May 29, 1983 | 5.96 ft | 4,910 cfs |
| May 15, 1984 | 5.87 ft | 4,750 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SALW4
River
Salt River (WY)
County
Lincoln, WY
Coordinates
43.0797°N, 111.0372°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salt River (WY) near Etna?
The Salt River (WY) near Etna gauge is maintained by USGS (site 13027500) 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 Salt River (WY) near Etna?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salt River (WY) near Etna is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
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Where is the Salt River (WY) near Etna gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, Wyoming at coordinates 43.0797°N, 111.0372°W. USGS site number: 13027500. 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
- Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.