Major Flood
12 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
Water may begin to flow over Highway 789 south of the Riverton Bridge. Continuous monitoring and/or repair of levees and berms is necessary. The river may overtake and overflow irrigation canals upstream of Riverton.
12 ft
Flood waters continue to invade low lying areas west of Highway 789. Highway 789 may be sand leveed by wydot on the south side of the river. Widespread and very extensive agricultural flooding downstream of Riverton near the Black Bridge and Hidden Valley area. Need to monitor closely irrigation canals upstream of Riverton for possibe overflow problems.
11 ft
Major flooding of homes along the right bank. Water begins to encroach low lying areas west of Highway 789.
10 ft
Extensive agricultural flooding downstream of Riverton near the Black Bridge and Hidden Valley area. Water begins to encroach homes along the right bank.
9 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding along the right and left banks upstream of the Highway 789 Bridge. Agricultural flooding downstream of Riverton near the Black Bridge and Hidden Valley area intensifies.
8 ft
Bankfull stage. Minor flooding downstream along left bank near Black Bridge begins.
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 10, 2017 | 12.06 ft | 11,800 cfs |
| Jul 2, 2011 | 11.8 ft | 11,200 cfs |
| Jun 19, 2018 | 11.06 ft | 9,720 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wind River at Riverton?
The Wind River at Riverton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06228000) 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 Wind River at Riverton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wind River at Riverton is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wind River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wind River at Riverton 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 Wind River at Riverton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fremont County, Wyoming at coordinates 43.0105°N, 108.3767°W. USGS site number: 06228000. 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 may be affected by ice.