Shoshone River near Lovell
Big Horn County, Wyoming
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Water begins to enter the sewage lagoons along right bank. Major flooding of agricultural land and farm houses adjacent to river. Highway 37 may become impassable north of Cetgo Bridge.
- 11.5 ft
Water nearing top of main dike at sewage lagoons along right bank. Dike should be monitored for erosion problems.
- 11.27 ft
Record stage---(6/13/2001).
- 11 ft
Flood stage. Water up against main dike at sewage lagoons along right bank. Minor flooding of agricultural land and farm houses adjacent to river. Water over low areas of Highway 37 north of Cetgo Bridge.
- 10 ft
Bankfull stage. Standing water begins to overflow into low areas north of Highway 37 Cetgo Bridge. Minor flooding along low lying areas upstream and downstream of Lovell.
- 9.16 ft
Record flow---16,400 cfs (6/10/1981).
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2018 | 11.51 ft | 8,660 cfs |
| Jun 12, 2001 | 11.27 ft | 9,680 cfs |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 11.08 ft | 9,410 cfs |
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