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SwedenMuddy Creek below Young Draw, near Baggs water level
River gauge, Muddy Creek, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 5.3 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Muddy Creek below Young Draw, near Baggs shows 2.32 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The record high is 8.97 ft, set on April 3, 2011.
The level is falling, down 0.24 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.32 ft and 3.06 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 8.97 ftApril 3, 2011
High water at Muddy Creek below Young Draw, near Baggs
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.97 ft | April 3, 2011 |
| 2 | 7.76 ft | March 8, 2007 |
| 3 | 7.19 ft | April 16, 2008 |
| 4 | 6.15 ft | March 13, 2005 |
| 5 | 5.89 ft | April 28, 2009 |
| 6 | 5.50 ft | May 18, 2015 |
| 7 | 4.94 ft | July 24, 2004 |
| 8 | 4.79 ft | April 25, 2010 |
| 9 | 4.37 ft | March 8, 2012 |
| 10 | 4.30 ft | September 17, 2006 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Muddy Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muddy Creek above Antelope Creek near KremmlingRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 2.86 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 87 mi |
| Muddy Creek below Wolford Mountain Reser. near KremmlingRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 4.05 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 92 mi |
| Muddy Creek near PiedmontRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 1.18 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 155 mi |
| Muddy Creek near HamptonRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 14.3 cfs | High | −0.9 cfs | 139 mi |
| Muddy Creek above Olson Draw, near DadRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 0.7 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 28 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Snake River near DixonRiver gauge, Little Snake River | 2.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 5.1 mi |
| Little Snake River above Savery Cr, near SaveryRiver gauge, Little Snake River | 4.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 11 mi |
| Slater Fork near SlaterRiver gauge, Slater Fork | 17.0 cfs | Normal | −1.5 cfs | 14 mi |
| Little Snake River below Dry Gulch, near BaggsRiver gauge, Little Snake River | 127 cfs | Normal | −24.0 cfs | 16 mi |
| Little Snake River near SlaterRiver gauge, Little Snake River | 3.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 26 mi |
| Elkhead Creek above Long Gulch, near HaydenRiver gauge, Elkhead Creek | 2.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 37 mi |
| Elkhead Creek near CraigRiver gauge, Elkhead Creek | 2.54 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 38 mi |
| Yampa River above Elkhead Creek near HaydenRiver gauge, Yampa River | 234 cfs | Normal | −14.0 cfs | 40 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Muddy Creek below Young Draw, near Baggs today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 PM MDT, the water level was 2.32 ft. Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Muddy Creek below Young Draw, near Baggs rising or falling?
Down 0.24 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Muddy Creek below Young Draw, near Baggs normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Muddy Creek below Young Draw, near Baggs?
The highest level on record is 8.97 ft on April 3, 2011.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09258980(Agency page)- Coordinates
41.06814, -107.63164(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 | 2.32 ft | 2026-10-20 03:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5.3 cfs | 2026-10-20 03:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Muddy Creek below Young Draw, near Baggs (usgs:09258980). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/muddy-creek-below-young-draw-near-baggs
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer