Is the Bighorn River flooding?

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The Bighorn 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 Bighorn 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.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Bighorn River at Kane, WY. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.10 ft on 16 June 1935, carrying 25,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1930 (96 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.63 ft, 9.5 ft below that record.

Drains 15,750 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,659 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Bighorn River at Basin, WYNo flooding2.98 ft10.5 ft
Bighorn River at Kane, WYNo flooding1.63 ft
Bighorn River at Worland, WYNo current data
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.