South Fork Shoshone River above Buffalo Bill Reservoir
Park County, Wyoming
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What floods at each level
- 10.5 ft
Low lying property 3-4 miles upstream of gage will be inundated. Water along low spots near downstream bridge along lower South Fork Road. (Park County Road 6QS).
- 9.5 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding intensifies and becomes more widespread with low lying property 3-4 miles upstream of gage.
- 9.41 ft
Record stage and flow---9,960 cfs (6/8/1981).
- 9 ft
Water continiues to encroach low lying property 3-4 miles upstream of gage. Debris jams/ice jams that go against South Fork Bridge and foot bridge may cause high water immediately downstream of gage.
- 8.5 ft
Bankfull stage. Water begins to encroach low lying property 3-4 miles upstream of gage. Ice jamming in early winter and in early spring is common.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1981 | 9.41 ft | 9,960 cfs |
| Jun 29, 2011 | 9.28 ft | 7,530 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2017 | 9.24 ft | 7,140 cfs |
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