SHELL CREEK NEAR SHELL, WY
Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 7.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.49 ft on Sun, Jun 24, 1945.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 7 ft | — |
| Major flood | 7.5 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.49 ft | 1945-06-24 |
| 7.33 ft | 2011-06-30 |
| 6.67 ft | 1995-06-16 |
| 6.49 ft | 1953-06-11 |
| 6.46 ft | 1965-06-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| LOST LAKE CREEK NEAR BIG HORN, WY | 19.3 mi | Sheridan County |
| CONEY CREEK ABOVE TWIN LAKES, NEAR BIG HORN, WY | 19.6 mi | Sheridan County |
| SNAIL CREEK NEAR BIG HORN, WY | 19.7 mi | Sheridan County |
| BIGHORN RIVER AT BASIN, WY | 20.2 mi | Big Horn County |
| CONEY CREEK BELOW TWIN LAKES, NEAR BIG HORN, WY | 20.3 mi | Sheridan 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.