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
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
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.
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 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BBRW4
River
South Fork Shoshone River
County
Park, WY
Coordinates
44.4191°N, 109.2583°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Shoshone River above Buffalo Bill Reservoir?
The South Fork Shoshone River above Buffalo Bill Reservoir gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06281000) 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 South Fork Shoshone River above Buffalo Bill Reservoir?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Shoshone River above Buffalo Bill Reservoir is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Shoshone River rises?
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Where is the South Fork Shoshone River above Buffalo Bill Reservoir gauge located?
The gauge is located in Park County, Wyoming at coordinates 44.4191°N, 109.2583°W. USGS site number: 06281000. 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