Little Snake River near Dixon water level

Name: Little Snake River near Dixon water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Little Snake River, Wyoming, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.76ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM MDT (43 min ago)

Flow: 64.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.66 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 06:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:25 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Little Snake River near Dixon, where the gauge shows 2.76 ft.

It is 6.74 ft below the flood stage of 9.50 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.66 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 06:00 PM. The 30-day range is 2.76 ft – 3.19 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.52 ftMay 10, 2016
Forecast peak: 2.84 ftSaturday, October 24 at 04:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 9.50 ft.

What happens at each level

13.56 ft: Record stage and flow of 13,000 cfs occurred on May 16, 1984.
11.50 ft: Major flood. Major flooding occurs in the town of Baggs. Water is at the base of the Highway 70 bridge.
10.50 ft: Moderate flood. Moderate flooding occurs in many areas throughout the town of Baggs. Moderate lowland flooding is widespread from Dixon to Baggs. Flood wave travel time to Baggs is approximately 2 to 3 hours.
9.50 ft: Flood stage. Standing water occurs over low lying areas along the left and right banks. Minor lowland flooding occurs near the town of Baggs and between Dixon to Baggs. Flood wave travel time to Baggs is approximately 2 to 3 hours.
8.50 ft: Bankfull stage. The river may come out of its banks from Dixon to Baggs.
2.76 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.52 ft	May 10, 2016
2	8.91 ft	May 4, 2020
3	8.52 ft	May 21, 2024
4	8.44 ft	June 8, 2019
5	7.83 ft	May 14, 2017
6	6.89 ft	May 13, 2025
7	6.87 ft	June 3, 2015
8	6.84 ft	May 11, 2018
9	5.76 ft	May 23, 2021
10	5.57 ft	March 26, 2026

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 63° 38° – Wind 11 mph

21 Wed 67° 40° – Wind 16 mph

22 Thu 63° 49° 0.01 in, 50% Wind 15 mph

23 Fri 59° 45° 0.02 in, 50% Wind 28 mph

24 Sat 58° 39° – Wind 9 mph

25 Sun 51° 40° 0.04 in Wind 10 mph

26 Mon 50° 36° – Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:23 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on the Little Snake River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Little Snake River near SlaterRiver gauge, Little Snake River	3.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	21 mi
Little Snake River above Savery Cr, near SaveryRiver gauge, Little Snake River	4.06 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	5.7 mi
Little Snake River below Dry Gulch, near BaggsRiver gauge, Little Snake River	119 cfs	Normal	−13.0 cfs	19 mi
Little Snake River near LilyRiver gauge, Little Snake River	1.35 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	57 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Muddy Creek below Young Draw, near BaggsRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	3.7 cfs	Very high	−2.3 cfs	5.1 mi
Slater Fork near SlaterRiver gauge, Slater Fork	16.5 cfs	Normal	+0.3 cfs	9 mi
Muddy Creek above Olson Draw, near DadRiver gauge, Muddy Creek	0.8 cfs	Low	±0	31 mi
Elkhead Creek above Long Gulch, near HaydenRiver gauge, Elkhead Creek	2.71 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	32 mi
Elkhead Creek near CraigRiver gauge, Elkhead Creek	2.57 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	35 mi
Yampa River above Elkhead Creek near HaydenRiver gauge, Yampa River	234 cfs	Normal	−11.0 cfs	36 mi
Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near EncampmentRiver gauge, Encampment River	1.12 ft	Below flood stage	±0	38 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Little Snake River near Dixon?

The official flood stage is 9.50 ft. The level is currently 6.74 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 Little Snake River near Dixon today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:00 PM MDT, the water level was 2.76 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Little Snake River near Dixon rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Little Snake River near Dixon normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Snake River near Dixon?

The highest level on record is 9.52 ft on May 10, 2016.

Is Little Snake River near Dixon expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.66 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 06:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09257000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.02853, -107.54886 (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	2.76 ft	2026-10-20 21:00	Provisional
Flow	64.4 cfs	2026-10-20 21:00	Provisional

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