Is the Middle Fork Powder River flooding?

Wyoming · 2 gauges · Wyoming river levels

The Middle Fork Powder River is tracked by 2 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 Middle Fork Powder River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 15 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 Middle Fork Powder River above Kaycee, WY. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.72 ft on 8 June 1968, carrying 1,750 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1949 (31 annual peaks).

Drains 449 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,875 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum, WYNo flooding4.88 ft10.5 ft
Middle Fork Powder River above Kaycee, 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.