Major Flood
12 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
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
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).
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SLOW4
River
Shoshone River
County
Big Horn, WY
Coordinates
44.8387°N, 108.4351°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shoshone River near Lovell?
The Shoshone River near Lovell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06285100) 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 Shoshone River near Lovell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shoshone River near Lovell is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shoshone River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Shoshone River near Lovell 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 Shoshone River near Lovell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Big Horn County, Wyoming at coordinates 44.8387°N, 108.4351°W. USGS site number: 06285100. 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 during winter months.