Is the Sweetwater River flooding?

Wyoming · 2 gauges · Wyoming river levels

The Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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 12 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 Sweetwater River near Alcova, WY. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.90 ft on 27 April 1983, carrying 3,160 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1914 (86 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.31 ft, 8.6 ft below that record.

Drains 2,376 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,890 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Sweetwater River near Sweetwater Station, WY	No flooding	1.16 ft	7 ft	60 min ago
Sweetwater River near Alcova, WY	No flooding	1.31 ft	—	45 min ago

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.