Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near Fontenelle water level

Name: Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near Fontenelle water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Fontenelle Creek, Wyoming, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.23ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 02:45 AM MDT (34 min ago)

Flow: 29.3 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.18 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 09:03 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near Fontenelle is at 5.23 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.27 ft below the flood stage of 11.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.18 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 5.21 ft and 5.32 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.84 ftMay 13, 2017
Forecast peak: 5.23 ftTuesday, October 20 at 10:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near Fontenelle

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 11.50 ft, 6.27 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

12.50 ft: Water may reach farm houses downstream of gage.
11.50 ft: Flood stage. Flooding of pastureland immediately downstream of gage.
9.84 ft: Record stage (5/13/2017).
9.51 ft: Record flow---907 cfs (4/23/1986).
9.50 ft: Bankfull stage.
5.23 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	9.84 ft	May 13, 2017
2	9.51 ft	April 23, 1986
3	9.51 ft	April 19, 2017
4	9.50 ft	April 30, 1999
5	9.33 ft	May 1, 1980
6	9.20 ft	May 27, 1983
7	9.17 ft	June 14, 1995
8	9.13 ft	June 7, 1972
9	9.01 ft	June 16, 2011
10	8.99 ft	June 11, 1971

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:32 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Green River near La BargeRiver gauge, Green River	5.23 ft	Below flood stage	−0.04 ft	15 mi
Hams Fork below Pole Creek, near FrontierRiver gauge, Hams Fork	2.75 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Fontenelle ReservoirReservoir	6,498.54 ft	High		17 mi
Green River below Fontenelle ReservoirRiver gauge, Green River	11.11 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	19 mi
Hams Fork at DiamondvilleRiver gauge, Hams Fork	22.6 cfs	Very low	+0.8 cfs	23 mi
Smiths Fork near BorderRiver gauge, Smiths Fork	1.09 ft	Below flood stage	±0	27 mi
Bear River below Smiths Fork, near CokevilleRiver gauge, Bear River	2.39 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	29 mi
Bear River at BorderRiver gauge, Bear River	0.88 ft	Below flood stage	±0	34 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near Fontenelle?

The official flood stage is 11.50 ft. The level is currently 6.27 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 Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near Fontenelle today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 02:45 AM MDT, the water level was 5.23 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near Fontenelle rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.06 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near Fontenelle normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near Fontenelle?

The highest level on record is 9.84 ft on May 13, 2017.

Is Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near Fontenelle expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.18 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 11:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09210500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.09581, -110.41608 (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	5.23 ft	2026-10-21 08:45	Provisional
Flow	29.3 cfs	2026-10-21 08:45	Provisional

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