South Fork Shoshone River above Buffalo Bill Reservoir, WY
Is South Fork Shoshone River above Buffalo Bill Reservoir, WY flooding right now?
South Fork Shoshone River above Buffalo Bill Reservoir, WY measured 4.78 ft on 2026-10-27 19:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.7 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.78 ft
Streamflow
115 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.41 ft on Tue, Jun 9, 1981.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8.5 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10.5 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 7.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.41 ft | 1981-06-09 |
| 9.28 ft | 2011-06-30 |
| 9.24 ft | 2017-06-09 |
| 8.61 ft | 2003-05-31 |
| 8.5 ft | 1991-06-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Creek near Mouth, near Cody, WY | 6.4 mi | Park County |
| North Fork Shoshone River at Wapiti, WY | 8.7 mi | Park County |
| Shoshone River below Buffalo Bill Reservoir, WY | 10.4 mi | Park County |
| South Fork Shoshone River near Valley, WY | 20.7 mi | Park County |
| Shoshone River above Willwood Dam, near Ralston, WY | 23.3 mi | Park 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.