Little Snake River near Slater, CO
Is Little Snake River near Slater, CO flooding right now?
Little Snake River near Slater, CO measured 3.02 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 6.5 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.02 ft
Streamflow
11 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.95 ft on Thu, Apr 25, 1974.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8.3 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.95 ft | 1974-04-25 |
| 8.87 ft | 2011-06-06 |
| 8.78 ft | 1984-05-23 |
| 8.27 ft | 1957-06-07 |
| 8.25 ft | 1952-06-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek below West Fork Battle Creek, near Slater, CO | 6.0 mi | Carbon County |
| Slater Fork near Slater, CO | 12.5 mi | Moffat County |
| Savery Creek near Savery, WY | 14.2 mi | Carbon County |
| Little Snake River above Savery Creek, near Savery, WY | 15.5 mi | Carbon County |
| Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near Encampment, WY | 16.7 mi | Carbon 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.