Fish Creek at Wilson water level

Name: Fish Creek at Wilson water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, Fish Creek, Wyoming, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.39ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 PM MDT (29 min ago)

Flow: 146 cfs
Water temperature: 55 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Fish Creek at Wilson, where the gauge shows 2.39 ft.

It is 3.61 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.38 ft – 2.43 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 5.41 ftJune 8, 1997

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 6.00 ft.

What happens at each level

6.50 ft: WATER REACHES BASE OF FISH CREEK BRIDGE.
6.00 ft: FLOOD STAGE. FLOODING OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY.
5.41 ft: RECORD STAGE AND FLOW---1,430 CFS (6/8/1997).
5.00 ft: BANKFULL STAGE. MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG LOW LYING AREAS.
2.39 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	5.41 ft	June 8, 1997
2	5.20 ft	July 7, 2011
3	4.88 ft	June 28, 2014
4	4.73 ft	June 9, 2006
5	4.69 ft	June 10, 2004
6	4.68 ft	June 11, 2013
7	4.67 ft	June 8, 2010
8	4.59 ft	July 13, 1995
9	4.58 ft	July 1, 2008
10	4.53 ft	June 28, 2009

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:37 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 54%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Flat Creek below Cache Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Flat Creek	1.80 ft	Below flood stage	±0	4.7 mi
Granite Creek above Granite C Supplemental, near MooseRiver gauge, Granite Creek	11.0 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	8 mi
Cache Creek near JacksonRiver gauge, Cache Creek	5.3 cfs	Low	±0	9 mi
Snake River below Flat Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Snake River	1.34 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	11 mi
Snake River at MooseRiver gauge, Snake River	8.93 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Gros Ventre River at KellyRiver gauge, Gros Ventre River	4.18 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	15 mi
Hoback River near JacksonRiver gauge, Hoback River	233 cfs	Low	−5.0 cfs	17 mi
Snake River near IrwinRiver gauge, Snake River	2,550 cfs	Normal	+20.0 cfs	20 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Fish Creek at Wilson?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 3.61 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 Fish Creek at Wilson today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 05:00 PM MDT, the water level was 2.39 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Fish Creek at Wilson rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Fish Creek at Wilson normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Fish Creek at Wilson?

The highest level on record is 5.41 ft on June 8, 1997.

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:13016450 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.50076, -110.87160 (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	2.39 ft	2026-10-18 23:00	Provisional
Flow	146 cfs	2026-10-18 23:00	Provisional
Water temperature	55 °F	2026-10-18 23:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Fish Creek at Wilson (usgs:13016450). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/fish-creek-at-wilson

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