Major Flood
11 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.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Low land ranchland flooding on right bank upstream and downstream becomes more widespread and intensifies.Homes immediately adjacent to river may be flooded.
9.24 ft
Record stage and flow---10,000 cfs (6/9/1981).
9 ft
Flood stage. Low land ranchland flooding on right bank upstream and downstream. Homes immediately downstream of gage adjacent to river may have problems with standing water.
8 ft
Bankfull stage. Minor low land flooding possible along ranchland.
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 | 9.24 ft | 10,000 cfs |
| Jun 14, 1963 | 8.83 ft | 6,610 cfs |
| Jun 9, 2016 | 8.8 ft | 5,120 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
VLYW4
River
South Fork Shoshone River
County
Park, WY
Coordinates
44.2079°N, 109.5554°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Shoshone River near Valley?
The South Fork Shoshone River near Valley gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06280300) 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 near Valley?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Shoshone River near Valley is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Shoshone River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South Fork Shoshone River near Valley 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 South Fork Shoshone River near Valley gauge located?
The gauge is located in Park County, Wyoming at coordinates 44.2079°N, 109.5554°W. USGS site number: 06280300. 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 data may not be available during winter months.