Bull Lake Creek above Bull Lake water level
River gauge, Bull Lake Creek, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 250 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Bull Lake Creek above Bull Lake shows 2.98 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The record high is 7.98 ft, set on June 9, 1981.
The level is falling, down 0.06 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.98 ft and 3.39 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.98 ftJune 9, 1981
High water at Bull Lake Creek above Bull Lake
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
What happens at each level
- 7.98 ft
- Record stage and flow--4,470 cfs (6/8/1981).
- 7.50 ft
- Bankfull stage.
- 2.98 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.98 ft | June 9, 1981 |
| 2 | 7.82 ft | June 18, 2017 |
| 3 | 7.22 ft | July 1, 2011 |
| 4 | 7.18 ft | June 8, 2010 |
| 5 | 7.16 ft | June 8, 2019 |
| 6 | 7.14 ft | June 13, 1991 |
| 7 | 7.05 ft | June 18, 1971 |
| 8 | 6.94 ft | July 13, 1995 |
| 9 | 6.92 ft | June 6, 1986 |
| 10 | 6.82 ft | July 10, 1983 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Lake ReservoirReservoir | 5,776.19 ft | Normal | 8 mi | |
| Dinwoody Creek above Lakes, near BurrisRiver gauge, Dinwoody Creek | 87.9 cfs | Very high | −7.9 cfs | 16 mi |
| Sf L Wind River above Washakie Reservoir, near Fort WashakieRiver gauge, Sf L Wind River | 83.7 cfs | Very high | −11.4 cfs | 17 mi |
| Wind River above Red Creek, near DuboisRiver gauge, Wind River | 3.06 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 22 mi |
| Pilot Butte ReservoirReservoir | 5,453.59 ft | Normal | 23 mi | |
| Wind River near KinnearRiver gauge, Wind River | 4.23 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 25 mi |
| Pine Creek above Fremont LakeRiver gauge, Pine Creek | 136 cfs | Very high | −23.0 cfs | 31 mi |
| Boulder Creek below Boulder Lake, near BoulderRiver gauge, Boulder Creek | 14.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Bull Lake Creek above Bull Lake today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 PM MDT, the water level was 2.98 ft. Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Bull Lake Creek above Bull Lake rising or falling?
Down 0.06 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Bull Lake Creek above Bull Lake normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Bull Lake Creek above Bull Lake?
The highest level on record is 7.98 ft on June 9, 1981.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06224000(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.17661, -109.20256(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 | 2.98 ft | 2026-10-20 20:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 250 cfs | 2026-10-20 20:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Bull Lake Creek above Bull Lake (usgs:06224000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/bull-lake-creek-above-bull-lake
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer