Little Wind River near Riverton, WY
Is Little Wind River near Riverton, WY flooding right now?
Little Wind River near Riverton, WY measured 1.68 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.3 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.68 ft
Streamflow
79 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.91 ft on Wed, Jun 9, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 9.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.91 ft | 2010-06-09 |
| 10.86 ft | 2017-02-10 |
| 10.85 ft | 1963-06-17 |
| 10.19 ft | 2016-05-08 |
| 9.82 ft | 2017-06-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Wind River at Riverton, WY | 0.9 mi | Fremont County |
| Little Wind River above Arapahoe, WY | 6.7 mi | Fremont County |
| Popo Agie River near Arapahoe, WY | 7.7 mi | Fremont County |
| Wind River above Boysen Reservoir, near Shoshoni, WY | 11.8 mi | Fremont County |
| Fivemile Creek near Shoshoni, WY | 17.4 mi | Fremont 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.