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SwedenGreen River near Green River water level
River gauge, Green River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 754 cfs
- Water temperature
- 52 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.16 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:03 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Green River near Green River, where the gauge shows 1.05 ft.
It is 5.95 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.16 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM. The 30-day range is 1.01 ft – 1.09 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 8.53 ftSeptember 7, 1965
- Forecast peak
- 1.16 ftFriday, October 23 at 12:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 8.52 ft
- Record stage and flow---16,800 cfs (9/7/1965).
- 8.00 ft
- Water begins to encroach top of levee on left bank that protects homes and businesses from west of Highway 530. Water is over Green River Greenway/Walkway near gaging station. Access to gaging station is limited.
- 7.50 ft
- Water is over Green River-Expedition Island Bridge. Access to Expedition Island is severely limited.
- 7.00 ft
- Flood stage. The Green River Walkway/Greenway in town (from Expedition Island east to near the water treatment plant) is closed due to high water. Most high water problems in town are west of Highway 530 (Uinta Drive) in the oldest part of town.
- 6.00 ft
- Most of low lying areas of Green River Greenway/Walkway is under water. Water covers low areas of parking lot at Expedition Island.
- 5.50 ft
- Bankfull stage. Water over low lying areas along Green River Walkway/Greenway near Expedition Island. Water encroaching low areas of parking lot at Expedition Island.
- 1.05 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.53 ft | September 7, 1965 |
| 2 | 7.98 ft | June 16, 1972 |
| 3 | 7.64 ft | June 21, 1986 |
| 4 | 7.63 ft | July 5, 1982 |
| 5 | 7.37 ft | June 3, 1951 |
| 6 | 7.29 ft | July 7, 1983 |
| 7 | 7.21 ft | March 12, 1997 |
| 8 | 7.12 ft | May 29, 1956 |
| 9 | 7.04 ft | June 16, 1997 |
| 10 | 7.01 ft | June 11, 1957 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Green River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River at Warren Bridge, near DanielRiver gauge, Green River | 1.83 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 109 mi |
| Green River near La BargeRiver gauge, Green River | 5.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 59 mi |
| Green River below Fontenelle ReservoirRiver gauge, Green River | 11.12 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 47 mi |
| Green River near GreendaleRiver gauge, Green River | 9.38 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 42 mi |
| Green River near JensenRiver gauge, Green River | 3.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 77 mi |
| Green River at Ouray, UtahRiver gauge, Green River | 2,990 cfs | Very high | −710.0 cfs | 100 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacks Fork near Little AmericaRiver gauge, Blacks Fork | 3.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 13 mi |
| Big Sandy River at Gasson Bridge, near EdenRiver gauge, Big Sandy River | 32.3 cfs | Low | +0.6 cfs | 32 mi |
| Henrys Fork near ManilaRiver gauge, Henrys Fork | 7.08 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 37 mi |
| Flaming Gorge ReservoirReservoir | 6,005.64 ft | Very low | 38 mi | |
| Blacks Fork above Smiths Fork, near LymanRiver gauge, Blacks Fork | 4.4 cfs | Low | +2.3 cfs | 40 mi |
| Muddy Creek near HamptonRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 4.4 cfs | Normal | −12.1 cfs | 40 mi |
| Henrys Fork near BurntforkRiver gauge, Henrys Fork | 96.6 cfs | Very high | −12.4 cfs | 45 mi |
| Fontenelle ReservoirReservoir | 6,498.54 ft | High | 50 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Green River near Green River?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 5.95 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 Green River near Green River today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM MDT, the water level was 1.05 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Green River near Green River rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Green River near Green River normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Green River near Green River?
The highest level on record is 8.53 ft on September 7, 1965.
Is Green River near Green River expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.16 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09217000(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.51632, -109.44906(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 | 1.05 ft | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 754 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 52 °F | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Green River near Green River (usgs:09217000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/green-river-near-green-river
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