Medicine Bow River above Seminoe Reservoir, near Hanna, WY
Is Medicine Bow River above Seminoe Reservoir, near Hanna, WY flooding right now?
Medicine Bow River above Seminoe Reservoir, near Hanna, WY measured 2.06 ft on 2026-10-27 16:45:00 UTC. That observation was 3.9 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.06 ft
Streamflow
15 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.74 ft on Sat, May 12, 1973.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 5.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.74 ft | 1973-05-12 |
| 6.36 ft | 2010-06-16 |
| 6.25 ft | 1978-05-18 |
| 6.09 ft | 1983-04-26 |
| 5.23 ft | 1943-03-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| L Medicine Bow River at Boles Spring, near Medicine Bow | 15.9 mi | Carbon County |
| L Medicine Bow River above Sand Creek, near Shirley Basin, WY | 28.8 mi | Carbon County |
| N Platte Riv above Seminoe Reservoir, near Sinclair, WY | 29.5 mi | Carbon County |
| Pass Creek near Elk Mountain, WY | 29.7 mi | Carbon County |
| Medicine Bow River above E Fork Med Bow near Elk Mountain, WY | 32.3 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.