Encampment River at Mouth, near Encampment water level

Name: Encampment River at Mouth, 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

2.04ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM MDT (30 min ago)

Flow: 92.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Encampment River at Mouth, near Encampment, where the gauge shows 2.04 ft.

It is 4.46 ft below the flood stage of 6.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.04 ft – 2.17 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 8.33 ftJune 4, 1952

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 6.50 ft.

What happens at each level

8.50 ft: Major Flood. Extensive flooding of campgrounds along the river. Flooding worsens upstream in Riverside and along Baggot Rocks Road. Road is impassable.
8.33 ft: Record stage establsihed on June 4 1952.
7.67 ft: Record flow of 4,605 cfs establsihed on June 8 2010.
7.50 ft: Moderate Flood. Water encroaches into the Lazy Acres Campground. Increased flooding occurs along Baggot Rocks Road. The road may become impassable at many locations near the river.
7.00 ft: Increased flooding occurs over the Odd Fellows Campground. Low areas along Baggot Rocks Road may become impassable.
6.50 ft: Flood stage. Low lying flooding occurs upstream in Riverside. Minor flooding occurs over the Odd Fellows Campground and Baggot Rocks Road.
5.50 ft: Action Stage. Bankfull stage. Need to monitor the level of the river upstream in Riverside. Water begins to flow over the low lying areas of the Odd Fellows Campground and Baggot Rocks Road.
2.04 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	8.33 ft	June 4, 1952
2	8.25 ft	June 1, 1943
3	7.72 ft	June 8, 1957
4	7.67 ft	June 8, 2010
5	7.44 ft	June 3, 1940
6	7.28 ft	June 17, 2011
7	7.12 ft	June 10, 1986
8	6.91 ft	May 27, 1942
9	6.89 ft	May 30, 2014
10	6.89 ft	June 5, 1956

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 64° 39° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 65° 41° – Wind 15 mph

22 Thu 64° 47° 0.01 in, 44% Wind 19 mph

23 Fri 59° 42° 0.05 in, 43% Wind 26 mph

24 Sat 57° 35° 0.03 in, 27% Wind 17 mph

25 Sun 56° 40° 0.02 in Wind 12 mph

26 Mon 45° 32° 0.05 in Wind 11 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:25 AM Sunset 06:20 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Other gauges on the Encampment River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near EncampmentRiver gauge, Encampment River	1.12 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	20 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Brush Creek near SaratogaRiver gauge, North Brush Creek	9.7 cfs	Low	+0.4 cfs	11 mi
Medicine Bow R above E Fk Med Bow near Elk MountainRiver gauge, Medicine Bow R	3.63 ft	Below flood stage	±0	23 mi
Battle Cr below West Fork Battle Cr, near SlaterRiver gauge, Battle Cr	3.05 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	28 mi
Little Snake River near SlaterRiver gauge, Little Snake River	3.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	31 mi
North Platte River near NorthgateRiver gauge, North Platte River	2.38 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	32 mi
Rock Creek above King Canyon Canal, near ArlingtonRiver gauge, Rock Creek	1.15 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	32 mi
Slater Fork near SlaterRiver gauge, Slater Fork	16.8 cfs	Normal	±0	41 mi
Little Snake River above Savery Cr, near SaveryRiver gauge, Little Snake River	4.05 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	43 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Encampment River at Mouth, near Encampment?

The official flood stage is 6.50 ft. The level is currently 4.46 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 at Mouth, near Encampment today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:30 PM MDT, the water level was 2.04 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Encampment River at Mouth, near Encampment rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Encampment River at Mouth, 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 at Mouth, near Encampment?

The highest level on record is 8.33 ft on June 4, 1952.

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:06625000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.30328, -106.71536 (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	2.04 ft	2026-10-20 22:30	Provisional
Flow	92.9 cfs	2026-10-20 22:30	Provisional

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