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SwedenBlacks Fork near Little America water level
River gauge, Blacks Fork, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 34.2 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.99 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:20 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Blacks Fork near Little America, where the gauge shows 3.14 ft.
It is 7.36 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.99 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 AM. The 30-day range is 3.14 ft – 3.69 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.53 ftMarch 12, 2017
- Forecast peak
- 3.18 ftTuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 10.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 19.00 ft
- Highway 374 near gage will be covered in water. Still no affects to the interstate.
- 13.00 ft
- Water at base of Highway 374 Bridge.
- 12.53 ft
- Record stage---due to rapid warmup and ice jams (3/12/2017).
- 10.90 ft
- Record flow---9,980 cfs (6/13/1965).
- 10.50 ft
- Flood stage. More widespread flooding upstream at Granger. Left bank of the river overflows and causes high water at both upstream and downstream locations. Some minor flooding along Bonomo Ranch south of gage. I-80 bridge traffic not affected at any stage.
- 9.50 ft
- Bankfull stage. County Road 95--100 to 200 yds from gage--may become impassable. Low lying flooding problems begin upstream at Granger.
- 3.14 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.53 ft | March 12, 2017 |
| 2 | 10.40 ft | June 19, 1998 |
| 3 | 10.38 ft | May 31, 2011 |
| 4 | 10.23 ft | March 11, 2007 |
| 5 | 10.16 ft | June 8, 1986 |
| 6 | 9.95 ft | May 26, 1984 |
| 7 | 9.58 ft | June 14, 2010 |
| 8 | 9.44 ft | March 12, 2005 |
| 9 | 9.43 ft | March 2, 1992 |
| 10 | 9.40 ft | June 3, 1991 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Blacks Fork
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacks Fork near RobertsonRiver gauge, Blacks Fork | 2.45 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 61 mi |
| Blacks Fork below Blacks Fork Canal, near RobertsonRiver gauge, Blacks Fork | 4.00 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 47 mi |
| Blacks Fork below Little Blacks Fk at Fort Bridger WYRiver gauge, Blacks Fork | 5.05 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 39 mi |
| Blacks Fork above Smiths Fork, near LymanRiver gauge, Blacks Fork | 1.3 cfs | Very low | +0.2 cfs | 29 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River near Green RiverRiver gauge, Green River | 1.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Muddy Creek near HamptonRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 14.7 cfs | High | −1.8 cfs | 28 mi |
| Big Sandy River at Gasson Bridge, near EdenRiver gauge, Big Sandy River | 32.3 cfs | Low | +1.8 cfs | 28 mi |
| Henrys Fork near ManilaRiver gauge, Henrys Fork | 7.09 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 37 mi |
| Green River below Fontenelle ReservoirRiver gauge, Green River | 11.11 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 38 mi |
| Henrys Fork near BurntforkRiver gauge, Henrys Fork | 90.9 cfs | Very high | −16.1 cfs | 39 mi |
| Flaming Gorge ReservoirReservoir | 6,005.82 ft | Very low | 40 mi | |
| Fontenelle ReservoirReservoir | 6,498.39 ft | High | 41 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Blacks Fork near Little America?
The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 7.36 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Blacks Fork near Little America today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 AM MDT, the water level was 3.14 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Blacks Fork near Little America rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Blacks Fork near Little America normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Blacks Fork near Little America?
The highest level on record is 12.53 ft on March 12, 2017.
Is Blacks Fork near Little America expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.99 ft by Monday, October 26 at 05:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09224700(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.54604, -109.69351(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 3.14 ft | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 34.2 cfs | 2026-10-20 12:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Blacks Fork near Little America (usgs:09224700). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/blacks-fork-near-little-america
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