Action Stage
6 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.
What Floods at Each Level
6.5 ft
Major flooding in Ranchester. Low land flooding in Dayton intensifies and becomes more widespread. Flood wave travel time from Dayton to Ranchester is 6 to 7 hours.
6 ft
Low land flooding in Ranchester intensifies and becomes more widespread. Minor low land flooding in Dayton.
5.5 ft
Minor low land flooding begins downstream in Ranchester. Flood wave travel time from Dayton to Ranchester is 6 to 8 hours.
5.2 ft
Bankfull near gauge. The right bank begins to overflow.
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 2, 1944 | 6.45 ft | 3,400 cfs |
| Jun 8, 1964 | 6.08 ft | 3,370 cfs |
| Jun 3, 1968 | 5.75 ft | 2,890 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DAYW4
River
Tongue River
County
Sheridan, WY
Coordinates
44.8494°N, 107.3039°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tongue River near Dayton ?
The Tongue River near Dayton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06298000) 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 Tongue River near Dayton ?
This gauge has NWS-defined flood categories. Check the flood stages section above for current thresholds.
How do I get alerts when Tongue River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tongue River near Dayton 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 Tongue River near Dayton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sheridan County, Wyoming at coordinates 44.8494°N, 107.3039°W. USGS site number: 06298000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Tongue River at Monarch (closed)
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Wyoming State Engineers Office, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.