Belle Fourche River below Moorcroft, WY
Is Belle Fourche River below Moorcroft, WY flooding right now?
Belle Fourche River below Moorcroft, WY measured 0.88 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.1 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.88 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.6 ft on Fri, May 19, 1978.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 11.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14 ft | 13.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 14.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.6 ft | 1978-05-19 |
| 14.33 ft | 1962-05-27 |
| 14 ft | 1964-06-23 |
| 13.65 ft | 1994-03-03 |
| 13.32 ft | 1996-03-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Fourche River below Keyhole Reservoir, WY | 9.6 mi | Crook County |
| Belle Fourche River at Devils Tower, WY | 21.8 mi | Crook County |
| Stonepile Creek at Mouth, near Gillette, WY | 24.9 mi | Campbell County |
| Donkey Creek near Gillette, WY | 24.9 mi | Campbell County |
| Belle Fourche River below Rattlesnake C, near Piney, WY | 32.1 mi | Campbell County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.