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SwedenLaramie River at Laramie water level
River gauge, Laramie River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 6.5 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Laramie River at Laramie, where the gauge shows 4.14 ft.
It is 4.86 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.06 ft – 4.14 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
- 8.98 ftMay 24, 2016
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
- 11.00 ft
- Major Flood Stage. Major flooding occurs along the greenway at Park and Spruce Streets. Houses in the vicinity of the greenway are completely inundated by flood waters. Major flooding of the mobile home park along the south end of McCue Street along the left river bank. Water flows through the Lee Trailer Court located just north of Curtis Street. Warehouses along Cedar Street will flood. Low lying flooding of houses occurs in Cottonwood Estates.
- 10.00 ft
- Moderate Flood Stage. Water easily overflows the greenway at Spruce and Park Streets. Homes next to the greenway along the right river bank experience extensive flooding. Water begins to encroach upon the mobile home park along the south end of McCue Street along the left river bank. Water enters behind mobile homes within the Lee Trailer Court located just north of Curtis Street. Optimist Park south of Garfield Street begins to flood.
- 9.00 ft
- Flood stage. Access to the Chimney Lamp Road bridge may become impassible. Water begins encroaching the greenway at the intersection of Park and Spruce Streets. Houses next to the greenway along the right river bank may have water over low lying areas.
- 8.00 ft
- Bankfull stage. Water overflows low lying portions of the bike path along southwestern portions of Laramie (south of Optimist Park and Garfield Street). There is standing water over low lying areas on Chimney Lamp Road north of the bridge. One to two feet of standing water may cover low lying areas of the bike path near the wetlands area.
- 7.50 ft
- River begins to encroach and flow into the wetlands area along the right river bank. Some very minor flooding of low spots occurs along the bike path near the wetlands.
- 4.14 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 | 8.98 ft | May 24, 2016 |
| 2 | 8.83 ft | June 14, 2015 |
| 3 | 8.65 ft | June 8, 2023 |
| 4 | 8.42 ft | June 12, 2019 |
| 5 | 8.23 ft | June 14, 2017 |
| 6 | 8.11 ft | June 17, 2022 |
| 7 | 7.79 ft | June 13, 2024 |
| 8 | 7.58 ft | May 31, 2018 |
| 9 | 7.54 ft | June 10, 2021 |
| 10 | 6.34 ft | June 6, 2025 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Laramie River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie River near Fort LaramieRiver gauge, Laramie River | 2.06 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 82 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Cache La Poudre River above Halligan Reservoir near Va DaleRiver gauge, North Fork Cache La Poudre River | 8.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 32 mi |
| North Fork Cache La Poudre River below Halligan Reservoir near Va DaleRiver gauge, North Fork Cache La Poudre River | 2.00 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Rock Creek above King Canyon Canal, near ArlingtonRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 1.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 36 mi |
| North Fork Cache La Poudre River at LivermoreRiver gauge, North Fork Cache La Poudre River | 20.5 cfs | High | ±0 | 42 mi |
| North Platte River near NorthgateRiver gauge, North Platte River | 2.39 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 47 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Laramie River at Laramie?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 4.86 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 Laramie River at Laramie today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM MDT, the water level was 4.14 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Laramie River at Laramie rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Laramie River at Laramie normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Laramie River at Laramie?
The highest level on record is 8.98 ft on May 24, 2016.
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:06660000(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.32778, -105.60742(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 | 4.14 ft | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Laramie River at Laramie (usgs:06660000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/laramie-river-at-laramie
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer