Sweetwater River near Sweetwater Station, WY
Is Sweetwater River near Sweetwater Station, WY flooding right now?
Sweetwater River near Sweetwater Station, WY measured 1.77 ft on 2026-10-27 17:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.2 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.77 ft
Streamflow
42 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.4 ft on Thu, Apr 24, 1980.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.4 ft | 1980-04-24 |
| 11.54 ft | 1983-04-25 |
| 9.78 ft | 1974-04-27 |
| 8.25 ft | 1986-06-03 |
| 7.93 ft | 1984-05-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Popo Agie River near Lander, WY | 24.8 mi | Fremont County |
| Rock Creek above Upper Rock Creek Reservoir, WY | 26.9 mi | Fremont County |
| Popo Agie River near Arapahoe, WY | 33.3 mi | Fremont County |
| Little Wind River above Arapahoe, WY | 33.9 mi | Fremont County |
| Little Wind River near Riverton, WY | 34.6 mi | Fremont 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.