Is the Big Sandy River flooding?
The Big Sandy River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Wyoming. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Big Sandy River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Wyoming river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Big Sandy River near Farson, WY. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.46 ft on 3 June 1986, carrying 1,890 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1915 (86 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.67 ft, 4.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy River near Farson, WY | No flooding | 3.67 ft | 12 ft | |
| Big Sandy River below Farson, WY | No current data | — | — | — |
| Big Sandy River at Gasson Bridge, near Eden, WY | No current data | — | — | — |