Is the Rock Creek flooding?

Wyoming · 3 gauges · Wyoming river levels

The Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek 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 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 Rock Creek near Buffalo, WY. The highest level ever recorded there was 8.80 ft on 8 June 1997, carrying 2,080 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1941 (75 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.62 ft, 5.2 ft below that record.

Drains 62 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,280 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Rock Creek near Buffalo, WYNo flooding3.62 ft7.5 ft
Rock Creek above King Canyon Canal, near Arlington, WYNo current data
Rock Creek above Upper Rock Creek Reservoir, 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.