Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum, WY
Is Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum, WY flooding right now?
Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum, WY measured 4.88 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. That observation was 5.6 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.88 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.6 ft on Thu, Jun 6, 1963.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.5 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.5 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.5 ft | 6.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.6 ft | 1963-06-06 |
| 10.05 ft | 2010-05-20 |
| 9.76 ft | 1999-04-29 |
| 9.55 ft | 1995-06-03 |
| 9.4 ft | 2001-07-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Fork Powder River above Kaycee, WY | 17.2 mi | Johnson County |
| Nf Powder River below Pass Creek, near Mayoworth, WY | 26.2 mi | Johnson County |
| Nf Powder River below Bull C, near Hazelton, WY | 30.3 mi | Johnson County |
| North Fork Powder River near Hazelton, WY | 31.2 mi | Johnson County |
| Nowood River near Ten Sleep, WY | 33.3 mi | Washakie 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.