Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum water level

Name: Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Middle Fork Powder River, Wyoming, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.96ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 5.1 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum is at 4.96 ft, in the normal range.

It is 5.54 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.95 ft and 5.00 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: 12.60 ftJune 6, 1963

Floating and fishing near Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 10.50 ft, 5.54 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

12.60 ft: Record stage and flow---7,110 cfs (6/6/1963).
10.50 ft: Flood stage. Minor flooding along low lying areas of Middle Fork Powder Campground. Higher flows may cause back flow problems near low lying areas on either side of BLM/Hazelton Road Bridge-due to possible debris jams at bridge that may restrict water flow under bridge.
9.50 ft: Bankfull stage.
4.96 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.60 ft	June 6, 1963
2	10.05 ft	May 20, 2010
3	9.76 ft	April 29, 1999
4	9.55 ft	June 3, 1995
5	9.40 ft	July 9, 2001
6	9.31 ft	May 23, 1984
7	9.24 ft	May 18, 1991
8	9.20 ft	June 6, 2011
9	9.13 ft	May 27, 2019
10	8.80 ft	May 16, 1996

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:20 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min First quarter 59%

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Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum?

The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 5.54 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 Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 06:45 AM MDT, the water level was 4.96 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum?

The highest level on record is 12.60 ft on June 6, 1963.

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:06309200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.57774, -107.13840 (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	4.96 ft	2026-10-19 12:45	Provisional
Flow	5.1 cfs	2026-10-19 12:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Middle Fork Powder River near Barnum (usgs:06309200). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/middle-fork-powder-river-near-barnum

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer