RIVER GAUGE · TONGUE RIVER
Tongue River near Dayton
Sheridan County, Wyoming
Water level1.66 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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