Major Flood
8 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
7 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.5 ft
Water at low steel of Highway 34 bridge at both left and right creek banks.
8.35 ft
Record stage and flow of 6,900 cfs established on August 20 1990.
8 ft
Access road to the gage house is under water.
6 ft
Flood stage. Water at the base of the gage house. Standing water over the access road to the gage house.
5 ft
Bankfull stage. Water approaches the gage house and over low spots on the access road to the gage house.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 1990 | 8.35 ft | 6,900 cfs |
| May 8, 2016 | 5.54 ft | 2,675 cfs |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 5.44 ft | 2,455 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sybille Creek near Wheatland?
The Sybille Creek near Wheatland gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06665790) 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 Sybille Creek near Wheatland?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sybille Creek near Wheatland is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sybille Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sybille Creek near Wheatland 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 Sybille Creek near Wheatland gauge located?
The gauge is located in Platte County, Wyoming at coordinates 41.9111°N, 105.1273°W. USGS site number: 06665790. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey