Bear River below Smiths Fork, near Cokeville water level

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

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.38ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 79.4 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.39 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:07 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Bear River below Smiths Fork, near Cokeville reads 2.38 ft, a normal level.

It is 3.62 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.39 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.37 ft and 2.40 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 8.75 ftJune 7, 1983
Forecast peak: 2.44 ftFriday, October 23 at 07:00 PM

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 6.00 ft, still 3.62 ft away.

What happens at each level

8.75 ft: Record stage and flow---5,620 cfs (6/7/1983).
7.00 ft: Agricultural flooding intensifies and becomes more widespread. Water at base of wooden bridge upstream of gage.
6.00 ft: Flood stage. Minor agricultural flooding.
5.50 ft: Bankfull stage.
2.38 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.75 ft	June 7, 1983
2	8.09 ft	May 25, 1984
3	7.90 ft	June 27, 2011
4	7.05 ft	April 5, 1976
5	6.76 ft	June 18, 2010
6	6.65 ft	May 8, 1980
7	6.59 ft	June 8, 1999
8	6.56 ft	June 26, 1975
9	6.24 ft	May 8, 1974
10	6.18 ft	June 3, 1982

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 65° 31° – Wind 7 mph

18 Sun 65° 37° – Wind 9 mph

19 Mon 64° 42° – Wind 8 mph

20 Tue 63° 46° 0.05 in Wind 7 mph

21 Wed 66° 45° 0.02 in Wind 11 mph

22 Thu 64° 48° 0.19 in, 56% Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 48° 39° 0.64 in, 74% Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:37 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on the Bear River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Bear River near Utah-Wyoming State LineRiver gauge, Bear River	4.67 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	80 mi
Bear River at EvanstonRiver gauge, Bear River	1.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	59 mi
Bear River above Reservoir, near WoodruffRiver gauge, Bear River	44.0 cfs	Normal	−1.0 cfs	48 mi
Bear River below Reservoir, near WoodruffRiver gauge, Bear River	2.27 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	43 mi
Bear River at BorderRiver gauge, Bear River	0.87 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	7 mi
Bear River at PescaderoRiver gauge, Bear River	1.74 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	27 mi
Bear River at Idaho-Utah State LineRiver gauge, Bear River	9.12 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	49 mi
Bear River near SmithfieldRiver gauge, Bear River	398 cfs	Low	−2.0 cfs	51 mi
Bear River near CorinneRiver gauge, Bear River	3.82 ft	Below flood stage	+0.05 ft	69 mi
Bear River below O-Line Canal near Brigham CityRiver gauge, Bear River	6.67 ft	No reference yet	±0	79 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Smiths Fork near BorderRiver gauge, Smiths Fork	1.10 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	13 mi
Hams Fork below Pole Creek, near FrontierRiver gauge, Hams Fork	2.71 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Bear Lake at State Park Marina near Garden CityLake, Bear Lake	5,918.39 ft	Low	±0	24 mi
Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near FontenelleRiver gauge, Fontenelle Creek	5.21 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	29 mi
Hams Fork at DiamondvilleRiver gauge, Hams Fork	26.6 cfs	Normal	+1.0 cfs	33 mi
Crow Creek near FairviewRiver gauge, Crow Creek	2.25 ft	Below flood stage	±0	38 mi
Big Creek near RandolphRiver gauge, Big Creek	3.7 cfs	Low	±0	39 mi
Cache Highline Canal near Logan, UtahCanal gauge, Cache Highline Canal	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	48 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Bear River below Smiths Fork, near Cokeville?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 3.62 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 Bear River below Smiths Fork, near Cokeville today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 10:30 AM MDT, the water level was 2.38 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Bear River below Smiths Fork, near Cokeville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Bear River below Smiths Fork, near Cokeville normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bear River below Smiths Fork, near Cokeville?

The highest level on record is 8.75 ft on June 7, 1983.

Is Bear River below Smiths Fork, near Cokeville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.39 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10038000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.12653, -110.97320 (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	2.38 ft	2026-10-19 16:30	Provisional
Flow	79.4 cfs	2026-10-19 16:30	Provisional

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