Wind River near Crowheart
Wyoming — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Fremont County, Wyoming on the Wind River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06225500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
11 ft
Moderate Flood
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
11.23 ft
Record stage (6/19/1999).
11 ft
Major low land and agricultural flooding upstream and downstream. High water begins to impact Highway 26 northwest of Morton to the Highway 26 Bridge. Access to gage is severely limited.
10.87 ft
Record flow---14,700 cfs (7/1/2011).
10.5 ft
Moderate low land flooding upstream and downstream of gage. Access to gage is becomes limited.
10 ft
Flood stage. Minor low land flooding becomes more widespread. Access road to gage begins to be covered with water.
9.5 ft
Very minor low land flooding begins.
9 ft
Bankfull stage.
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 18, 1999 | 11.23 ft | 13,200 cfs |
| Jun 18, 1999 | 11.23 ft | 13,200 cfs |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 11.04 ft | 14,300 cfs |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 11.04 ft | 14,300 cfs |
| Jun 8, 1997 | 10.93 ft | 12,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wind River near Crowheart?
The Wind River near Crowheart gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06225500) 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 near Crowheart?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wind River near Crowheart is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wind River rises?
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Where is the Wind River near Crowheart gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fremont County, Wyoming at coordinates 43.2418°N, 109.0099°W. USGS site number: 06225500. 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. Bureau of Reclamation
- Stage may be affected by ice.