Wind River at Riverton, WY
Is Wind River at Riverton, WY flooding right now?
Wind River at Riverton, WY measured 2.42 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.6 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.42 ft
Streamflow
118 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.06 ft on Sat, Jun 10, 2017.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.06 ft | 2017-06-10 |
| 11.8 ft | 2011-07-02 |
| 11.06 ft | 2018-06-19 |
| 10.86 ft | 1997-06-10 |
| 10.84 ft | 1999-06-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Wind River near Riverton, WY | 0.9 mi | Fremont County |
| Little Wind River above Arapahoe, WY | 7.1 mi | Fremont County |
| Popo Agie River near Arapahoe, WY | 8.1 mi | Fremont County |
| Wind River above Boysen Reservoir, near Shoshoni, WY | 11.2 mi | Fremont County |
| Fivemile Creek near Shoshoni, WY | 16.6 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.