Sweetwater River near Alcova, WY
Is Sweetwater River near Alcova, WY flooding right now?
Sweetwater River near Alcova, WY measured 1.31 ft on 2026-09-11 00:45:00 UTC. No NWS minor flood stage is published for this gauge. Its action level is 7 ft; action level is not flood stage.
Gauge height
1.31 ft
Streamflow
—
The highest crest on record was 9.9 ft on Wed, Apr 27, 1983.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 5.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.9 ft | 1983-04-27 |
| 8.84 ft | 1980-04-28 |
| 8.57 ft | 1973-05-13 |
| 8.15 ft | 1974-04-30 |
| 7.29 ft | 1986-06-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Platte River at Alcova, WY | 23.6 mi | Natrona County |
| North Platte River near Goose Egg, WY | 33.4 mi | Natrona County |
| N Platte Riv above Seminoe Reservoir, near Sinclair, WY | 42.8 mi | Carbon County |
| Medicine Bow River above Seminoe Reservoir, near Hanna, WY | 46.0 mi | Carbon County |
| Smith Creek above Otter Creek, near Casper, WY | 50.1 mi | Natrona County |
Get a flood alert for this gauge
Free email alerts when this gauge approaches flood stage are coming soon. Leave your email and you'll be first in line.
One email when alerts launch, then only flood notifications. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
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.