Moderate Flood
6.5 ft
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SKLW4). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
7 ft
Flood waters along Spring Creek Drive begin to inundate homes near LaPrele Park.
6.5 ft
Water begins to move along low lying areas of Spring Creek Drive. The LaPrele Park foot bridge becomes totally inundated with water. Crossing the bridge becomes very dangerous.
5.5 ft
Flood stage. Water begins to enter the LaPrele Park parking lot along the right creek bank. Water may begin to splash over the LaPrele Park foot bridge.
5 ft
Water begins to lap up against the base of the LaPrele Park foot bridge downstream from the gage. Lowland flooding along right bank intensifies and becomes more widespread.
4.5 ft
Bankfull stage. Minor flooding of low lying areas occurs along the right creek bank.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2015 | 2.74 ft | — |
| Jul 10, 2017 | 2.69 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
SKLW4
River
Spring Creek (WY)
County
Albany, WY
Coordinates
41.3044°N, 105.5619°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Spring Creek (WY) at Laramie?
The Spring Creek (WY) at Laramie gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Spring Creek (WY) at Laramie?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Spring Creek (WY) at Laramie is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Spring Creek (WY) rises?
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Where is the Spring Creek (WY) at Laramie gauge located?
The gauge is located in Albany County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.3044°N, 105.5619°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.