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SwedenLittle Snake River near Dixon water level
River gauge, Little Snake River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 65.6 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.87 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 03:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:15 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Little Snake River near Dixon, where the gauge shows 2.77 ft.
It is 6.73 ft below the flood stage of 9.50 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.87 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 03:00 AM. The 30-day range is 2.77 ft – 3.19 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 9.52 ftMay 10, 2016
- Forecast peak
- 2.87 ftSaturday, October 24 at 03:00 AM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 13.56 ft
- Record stage and flow of 13,000 cfs occurred on May 16, 1984.
- 11.50 ft
- Major flood. Major flooding occurs in the town of Baggs. Water is at the base of the Highway 70 bridge.
- 10.50 ft
- Moderate flood. Moderate flooding occurs in many areas throughout the town of Baggs. Moderate lowland flooding is widespread from Dixon to Baggs. Flood wave travel time to Baggs is approximately 2 to 3 hours.
- 9.50 ft
- Flood stage. Standing water occurs over low lying areas along the left and right banks. Minor lowland flooding occurs near the town of Baggs and between Dixon to Baggs. Flood wave travel time to Baggs is approximately 2 to 3 hours.
- 8.50 ft
- Bankfull stage. The river may come out of its banks from Dixon to Baggs.
- 2.77 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.52 ft | May 10, 2016 |
| 2 | 8.91 ft | May 4, 2020 |
| 3 | 8.52 ft | May 21, 2024 |
| 4 | 8.44 ft | June 8, 2019 |
| 5 | 7.83 ft | May 14, 2017 |
| 6 | 6.89 ft | May 13, 2025 |
| 7 | 6.87 ft | June 3, 2015 |
| 8 | 6.84 ft | May 11, 2018 |
| 9 | 5.76 ft | May 23, 2021 |
| 10 | 5.57 ft | March 26, 2026 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Little Snake River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Snake River near SlaterRiver gauge, Little Snake River | 3.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 21 mi |
| Little Snake River above Savery Cr, near SaveryRiver gauge, Little Snake River | 4.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Little Snake River below Dry Gulch, near BaggsRiver gauge, Little Snake River | 124 cfs | Normal | −22.0 cfs | 19 mi |
| Little Snake River near LilyRiver gauge, Little Snake River | 1.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 57 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Creek below Young Draw, near BaggsRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 4.4 cfs | Very high | −3.7 cfs | 5.1 mi |
| Slater Fork near SlaterRiver gauge, Slater Fork | 16.2 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 9 mi |
| Muddy Creek above Olson Draw, near DadRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 0.7 cfs | Low | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Elkhead Creek above Long Gulch, near HaydenRiver gauge, Elkhead Creek | 2.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 32 mi |
| Elkhead Creek near CraigRiver gauge, Elkhead Creek | 2.55 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 35 mi |
| Yampa River above Elkhead Creek near HaydenRiver gauge, Yampa River | 234 cfs | Normal | −18.0 cfs | 36 mi |
| Encampment River above Hog Park Creek, near EncampmentRiver gauge, Encampment River | 1.12 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 38 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Little Snake River near Dixon?
The official flood stage is 9.50 ft. The level is currently 6.73 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 Little Snake River near Dixon today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 05:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.77 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Little Snake River near Dixon rising or falling?
Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Little Snake River near Dixon normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Little Snake River near Dixon?
The highest level on record is 9.52 ft on May 10, 2016.
Is Little Snake River near Dixon expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 2.87 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 03:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09257000(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.02853, -107.54886(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 | 2.77 ft | 2026-10-20 11:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 65.6 cfs | 2026-10-20 11:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Little Snake River near Dixon (usgs:09257000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/little-snake-river-near-dixon
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