Is the Snake River flooding?

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The Snake River is tracked by 5 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 Snake River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 5 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 11 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 Snake River near Moran, WY. The highest level ever recorded there was 11.63 ft on 19 June 1943, carrying 13,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1904 (122 annual peaks). It is currently at 6.87 ft, 4.8 ft below that record.

Drains 807 sq mi · gauge elevation 6,728 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Snake River above Jackson Lake at Flagg Ranch WYNo flooding2.27 ft10 ft
Snake River near Moran, WYNo flooding6.87 ft
Snake River below Flat Creek, near Jackson, WYNo flooding4.02 ft10 ft
Snake River at Moose, WYNo current data15 ft
Snake River above Reservoir, near Alpine, WYNo flood stage defined5.38 ft
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.