East Fork Smiths Fork near Robertson water level

Name: East Fork Smiths Fork near Robertson water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, East Fork Smiths Fork, Wyoming, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.76ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 20.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.72 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:03 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

East Fork Smiths Fork near Robertson is at 3.76 ft, in the normal range.

It is 3.94 ft below the flood stage of 7.70 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.72 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.73 ft and 3.76 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 7.44 ftJune 30, 2011
Forecast peak: 3.72 ftTuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM

Floating and fishing near East Fork Smiths Fork near Robertson

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 7.70 ft, 3.94 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

8.10 ft: At 8.1 ft, major flood damage will affect structures along the Smith's Fork River near the town of Robertson.
7.90 ft: At 7.9 ft, moderate flooding will affect structures along the banks of the Smith's Fork River near the town of Robertson.
7.70 ft: At 7.7 ft, minor flooding will affect structures along the Smith's Fork River near the town of Robertson.
3.76 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.44 ft	June 30, 2011
2	7.07 ft	June 10, 2016
3	6.66 ft	June 24, 1992
4	6.40 ft	June 7, 1986
5	6.30 ft	June 9, 2010
6	6.26 ft	June 13, 1995
7	6.17 ft	June 20, 1999
8	6.12 ft	June 9, 1981
9	5.90 ft	May 17, 1987
10	5.88 ft	May 29, 2014

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 53° 41° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 55° 38° – Wind 14 mph

22 Thu 53° 42° 0.11 in, 55% Wind 14 mph

23 Fri 49° 34° 0.02 in, 84% Wind 27 mph

24 Sat 44° 30° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 47° 32° – Wind 10 mph

26 Mon 47° 30° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:35 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Stateline ReservoirReservoir	9,122.09 ft	Normal		4.9 mi
Meeks Cabin ReservoirReservoir	8,611.65 ft	Normal		10 mi
Blacks Fork near RobertsonRiver gauge, Blacks Fork	2.43 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	11 mi
Middle Fork Beaver Creek near LonetreeRiver gauge, Middle Fork Beaver Creek	25.3 cfs	Very high	+2.2 cfs	14 mi
Henrys Fork near BurntforkRiver gauge, Henrys Fork	96.6 cfs	Very high	−12.4 cfs	19 mi
Bear River near Utah-Wyoming State LineRiver gauge, Bear River	4.66 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	24 mi
Blacks Fork above Smiths Fork, near LymanRiver gauge, Blacks Fork	3.8 cfs	Low	+2.1 cfs	26 mi
Lake Fork River above Moon Lake, near Mountain HomeRiver gauge, Lake Fork River	176 cfs	Very high	+5.0 cfs	32 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for East Fork Smiths Fork near Robertson?

The official flood stage is 7.70 ft. The level is currently 3.94 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 East Fork Smiths Fork near Robertson today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM MDT, the water level was 3.76 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is East Fork Smiths Fork near Robertson rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of East Fork Smiths Fork near Robertson normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at East Fork Smiths Fork near Robertson?

The highest level on record is 7.44 ft on June 30, 2011.

Is East Fork Smiths Fork near Robertson expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.72 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09220000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.05386, -110.39864 (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	3.76 ft	2026-10-20 17:15	Provisional
Flow	20.7 cfs	2026-10-20 17:15	Provisional

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