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SwedenGreen River near La Barge water level
River gauge, Green River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,060 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.20 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:01 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Green River near La Barge, where the gauge shows 5.31 ft.
It is 3.69 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.20 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 AM. The 30-day range is 5.31 ft – 5.48 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 10.50 ftJune 9, 1986
- Forecast peak
- 5.32 ftSunday, October 18 at 10:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 10.50 ft
- Record stage and flow---18,800 cfs (6/9/1986).
- 10.00 ft
- Nearby homes begin to see high water. Sublette County Road 318 south of town (to gas fields and gaging station) is nearly underwater at this stage. Whalen Road near LaBarge has up to 2 feet of water running over it. Widespread severe flooding of low lying agricultural land and all roads near the river.
- 9.50 ft
- Sublette County Road 318 south LaBarge to gas fields has standing water over it. Lowland flooding becomes more severe and more widespread.
- 9.00 ft
- Flood stage. Nearby homes begin to see high water. Fields south of town around the gaging station have ponded water (less than 1 foot deep).
- 8.00 ft
- Bankfull stage. Minor flooding of low lying agricultural land next to gage.
- 5.31 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 | 10.50 ft | June 9, 1986 |
| 2 | 10.34 ft | June 11, 1972 |
| 3 | 10.23 ft | June 11, 2017 |
| 4 | 10.11 ft | June 13, 1997 |
| 5 | 9.76 ft | June 28, 1965 |
| 6 | 9.54 ft | June 22, 1971 |
| 7 | 9.44 ft | July 2, 1982 |
| 8 | 9.35 ft | July 3, 2011 |
| 9 | 9.28 ft | June 14, 1996 |
| 10 | 9.21 ft | June 21, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Green River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River at Warren Bridge, near DanielRiver gauge, Green River | 1.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 57 mi |
| Green River below Fontenelle ReservoirRiver gauge, Green River | 11.10 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Green River near Green RiverRiver gauge, Green River | 1.02 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 59 mi |
| Green River near GreendaleRiver gauge, Green River | 9.64 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 97 mi |
| Green River near JensenRiver gauge, Green River | 3.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.36 ft | 132 mi |
| Green River at Ouray, UtahRiver gauge, Green River | 4,040 cfs | Very high | −880.0 cfs | 148 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fontenelle ReservoirReservoir | 6,498.39 ft | High | 10 mi | |
| Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near FontenelleRiver gauge, Fontenelle Creek | 5.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| New Fork River near Big PineyRiver gauge, New Fork River | 2.81 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 28 mi |
| Hams Fork below Pole Creek, near FrontierRiver gauge, Hams Fork | 2.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| Big Sandy River at Gasson Bridge, near EdenRiver gauge, Big Sandy River | 30.5 cfs | Low | +5.9 cfs | 30 mi |
| Hams Fork at DiamondvilleRiver gauge, Hams Fork | 19.6 cfs | Low | −5.1 cfs | 34 mi |
| Smiths Fork near BorderRiver gauge, Smiths Fork | 1.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 37 mi |
| Big Sandy Reservoir near FarsonReservoir, Big Sandy Reservoir | 6,738.52 ft | Below flood stage | +0.25 ft | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Green River near La Barge?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 3.69 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 Green River near La Barge today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 AM MDT, the water level was 5.31 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Green River near La Barge rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Green River near La Barge normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Green River near La Barge?
The highest level on record is 10.50 ft on June 9, 1986.
Is Green River near La Barge expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.20 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09209400(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.19270, -110.16325(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 | 5.31 ft | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,060 cfs | 2026-10-19 09:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Green River near La Barge (usgs:09209400). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/green-river-near-la-barge
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