Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near Encampment water level

Name: Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near Encampment water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Encampment River, Wyoming, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.09ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 25.1 cfs
Water temperature: 39 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near Encampment reads 1.09 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.41 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.09 ft and 1.24 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 39 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 6.22 ftJune 7, 2010

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 5.50 ft, still 4.41 ft away.

What happens at each level

6.22 ft: Record stage and flow of 2,250 cfs established on June 7 2010.
5.50 ft: Flood Stage. Low lying area flooding occurs in Riverside. Flood wave travel time to Riverside is four to five hours.
4.50 ft: Bankfull stage. Begin monitoring river levels downstream in Riverside. Flood wave travel time is four to five hours.
1.09 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	6.22 ft	June 7, 2010
2	6.06 ft	June 30, 2011
3	5.40 ft	May 29, 2014
4	5.28 ft	May 23, 2006
5	5.26 ft	June 10, 2016
6	5.06 ft	June 19, 2008
7	5.04 ft	June 1, 2003
8	5.01 ft	June 25, 1970
9	5.00 ft	June 21, 1971
10	5.00 ft	June 25, 1983

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 60° 36° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 56° 42° 0.04 in, 70% Wind 14 mph

23 Fri 52° 36° 0.07 in, 51% Wind 20 mph

24 Sat 51° 34° 0.04 in, 41% Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 41° 34° 0.10 in, 31% Wind 5 mph

26 Mon 46° 30° – Wind 6 mph

27 Tue 45° 29° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:26 AM Sunset 06:19 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Other gauges on the Encampment River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Encampment River at Mouth, near EncampmentRiver gauge, Encampment River	2.04 ft	Below flood stage	±0	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Snake River near SlaterRiver gauge, Little Snake River	3.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	17 mi
North Platte River near NorthgateRiver gauge, North Platte River	2.37 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	26 mi
North Brush Creek near SaratogaRiver gauge, North Brush Creek	9.4 cfs	Low	±0	29 mi
Slater Fork near SlaterRiver gauge, Slater Fork	16.8 cfs	Normal	+0.3 cfs	29 mi
Little Snake River above Savery Cr, near SaveryRiver gauge, Little Snake River	4.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	32 mi
Elk River near MilnerRiver gauge, Elk River	1.73 ft	Below flood stage	±0	36 mi
Yampa River at Steamboat SpringsRiver gauge, Yampa River	1.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	37 mi
Little Snake River near DixonRiver gauge, Little Snake River	2.74 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	38 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near Encampment?

The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 4.41 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 Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near Encampment today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 02:15 AM MDT, the water level was 1.09 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near Encampment rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near Encampment normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near Encampment?

The highest level on record is 6.22 ft on June 7, 2010.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06623800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.02357, -106.82480 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
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	1.09 ft	2026-10-21 08:15	Provisional
Flow	25.1 cfs	2026-10-21 08:15	Provisional
Water temperature	39 °F	2026-10-21 08:15	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer