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SwedenHams Fork below Pole Creek, near Frontier water level
River gauge, Hams Fork, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 9.6 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.06 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 06:00 AM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:01 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Hams Fork below Pole Creek, near Frontier, where the gauge shows 2.71 ft.
It is 3.79 ft below the flood stage of 6.50 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.06 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 06:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.71 ft – 2.75 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 8.10 ftMay 28, 1971
- Forecast peak
- 3.06 ftSaturday, October 24 at 06:00 AM
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
- 8.10 ft
- Record stage---(5/28/1971).
- 7.50 ft
- Roads adjacent to river may have standing water on them.
- 6.72 ft
- Record flow---2,230 cfs (6/5/1986).
- 6.50 ft
- Flood stage. Minor pastureland/agricultural flooding.
- 6.00 ft
- Bankfull stage.
- 2.71 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 | 8.10 ft | May 28, 1971 |
| 2 | 7.82 ft | May 27, 1983 |
| 3 | 7.69 ft | June 7, 1957 |
| 4 | 7.47 ft | May 25, 1967 |
| 5 | 7.45 ft | June 6, 1972 |
| 6 | 7.41 ft | May 22, 1958 |
| 7 | 7.36 ft | May 25, 1956 |
| 8 | 7.32 ft | June 8, 1965 |
| 9 | 7.32 ft | June 10, 1978 |
| 10 | 7.28 ft | May 31, 1984 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Hams Fork
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hams Fork at DiamondvilleRiver gauge, Hams Fork | 26.6 cfs | Normal | +1.9 cfs | 25 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear River below Smiths Fork, near CokevilleRiver gauge, Bear River | 2.39 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Fontenelle Creek near Herschler Ranch, near FontenelleRiver gauge, Fontenelle Creek | 5.24 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Smiths Fork near BorderRiver gauge, Smiths Fork | 1.10 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 15 mi |
| Bear River at BorderRiver gauge, Bear River | 0.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Green River near La BargeRiver gauge, Green River | 5.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 29 mi |
| Fontenelle ReservoirReservoir | 6,498.39 ft | High | 32 mi | |
| Green River below Fontenelle ReservoirRiver gauge, Green River | 11.10 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Bear Lake at State Park Marina near Garden CityLake, Bear Lake | 5,918.37 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 37 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Hams Fork below Pole Creek, near Frontier?
The official flood stage is 6.50 ft. The level is currently 3.79 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 Hams Fork below Pole Creek, near Frontier today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 05:45 AM MDT, the water level was 2.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Hams Fork below Pole Creek, near Frontier rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Hams Fork below Pole Creek, near Frontier normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hams Fork below Pole Creek, near Frontier?
The highest level on record is 8.10 ft on May 28, 1971.
Is Hams Fork below Pole Creek, near Frontier expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.06 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 06:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09223000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.11089, -110.70942(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 | 2.71 ft | 2026-10-19 11:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 9.6 cfs | 2026-10-19 11:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Hams Fork below Pole Creek, near Frontier (usgs:09223000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/hams-fork-below-pole-creek-near-frontier
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