Laramie River near Fort Laramie water level

Name: Laramie River near Fort Laramie water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Laramie River, Wyoming, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.05ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 21.9 cfs

History

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Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Laramie River near Fort Laramie reads 2.05 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.95 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 2.37 ft, a difference of −0.32 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.98 ft and 2.36 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

Same day last year: 2.37 ft−0.32 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.98 ft – 2.36 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.91 ft – 2.58 ft
Highest on record: 9.04 ftJune 16, 2010

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.00 ft, still 4.95 ft away.

What happens at each level

9.40 ft: Record stage and flow --6,260 cfs, May 10 1973.
9.00 ft: MAJOR FLOODING AT FORT LARAMIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE. RIVER OVERFLOWS ON RIGHT BANK. ONLY MINOR FLOODING AT THE TOWN OF FORT LARAMIE.
8.00 ft: MODERATE FLOOD. WATER REACHES BASE OF BRIDGE OF WY HIGHWAY 160 IMMEDIATELY WEST OF FORT LARAMIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE PROPERTY (ABOUT 1.5 MILE UPSTREAM FROM GAGE).
7.00 ft: FLOOD STAGE. LEFT BANK OVERFLOWS WITH MINOR FLOODING OF HIGHWAY 160. ROAD REMAINS OPEN. GRAYROCKS ROAD JUST SOUTH OF FORT LARAMIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WATER. RESERVOIR RELEASES FROM GRAYROCKS RESERVOIR DETERIMINE THE MAGNITUDE OF FLOODING.
6.00 ft: ACTION STAGE. BANKFULL STAGE. RIVER MAY OVERFLOW LOW LYING AREAS ALONG LEFT BANK. WATER BEGINS TO ENCROACH ON GRAYROCKS ROAD JUST SOUTH OF THE FORT LARAMIE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE.
2.05 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	9.04 ft	June 16, 2010
2	8.67 ft	May 26, 2015
3	8.08 ft	May 13, 2016
4	7.93 ft	July 3, 1983
5	7.73 ft	August 21, 1993
6	7.54 ft	June 11, 1995
7	7.48 ft	May 16, 1984
8	6.88 ft	May 13, 2011
9	6.37 ft	January 31, 1980
10	6.18 ft	May 15, 1980

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:18 AM Sunset 06:08 PM Daylight 10 hr, 50 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on the Laramie River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Laramie River at LaramieRiver gauge, Laramie River	4.18 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	82 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Platte River below Whalen Diversion DamRiver gauge, North Platte River	12.4 cfs	Low	−0.8 cfs	5.4 mi
Guernsey ReservoirReservoir	4,396.47 ft	Normal		13 mi
Glendo ReservoirReservoir	4,596.71 ft	Normal		28 mi
Niobrara River at AgateRiver gauge, Niobrara River	6.15 ft	Very high	−0.02 ft	41 mi
North Platte River at OrinRiver gauge, North Platte River	3.38 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	44 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Laramie River near Fort Laramie higher than last year?

No, it is 0.32 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.37 ft.

What is flood stage for the Laramie River near Fort Laramie?

The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 4.95 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 near Fort Laramie today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.05 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Laramie River near Fort Laramie rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Laramie River near Fort 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 near Fort Laramie?

The highest level on record is 9.04 ft on June 16, 2010.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06670500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.20051, -104.53835 (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	2.05 ft	2026-10-21 06:00	Provisional
Flow	21.9 cfs	2026-10-21 06:00	Provisional

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