Is the Powder River flooding?
The Powder 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 Powder River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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 Powder River at Arvada, WY. The highest level ever recorded there was 16.90 ft on 20 May 1978, carrying 32,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1919 (107 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.11 ft, 15.8 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder River at Sussex, WY | No current data | — | — | — |
| Powder River above Burger Draw, near Buffalo, WY | No current data | — | — | — |
| Powder River at Arvada, WY | No flood stage defined | 1.11 ft | — |