Is the South Fork Shoshone River flooding?

Wyoming · 2 gauges · Wyoming river levels

The South Fork Shoshone 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 South Fork Shoshone 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.

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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 South Fork Shoshone River above Buffalo Bill Reservoir, WY. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.41 ft on 9 June 1981, carrying 9,960 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (62 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.30 ft, 6.1 ft below that record.

Drains 580 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,439 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
South Fork Shoshone River above Buffalo Bill Reservoir, WYNo flooding3.30 ft9.5 ft
South Fork Shoshone River near Valley, WYNo current data9 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.