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SwedenNew Fork River near Big Piney water level
River gauge, New Fork River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 448 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.72 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 09:01 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at New Fork River near Big Piney reads 2.82 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.18 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.72 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.80 ft and 2.83 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 8.30 ftJune 19, 2017
- Forecast peak
- 2.81 ftSunday, October 18 at 08:00 PM
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 8.00 ft, still 5.18 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 9.50 ft
- Expect water at base of bridge upstream of gage. Sublette County Road 23-175 near bridge to 1000 feet north of bridge may be totally submerged and impassable.
- 8.50 ft
- Standing water on low spots of Sublette County Road 23-175 near bridge to 700-1000 ft north of bridge. Major amd widespread low land pasture and agricultural flooding.
- 8.30 ft
- Record stage and flow---9,400 cfs (6/19/2017).
- 8.00 ft
- Flood stage. Low land pasture and agricultural flooding intensifies and becomes more widespread.
- 7.00 ft
- Bankfull stage. Minor lowland and pasture flooding.
- 2.82 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 | 8.30 ft | June 19, 2017 |
| 2 | 8.28 ft | June 7, 1986 |
| 3 | 8.15 ft | June 10, 1972 |
| 4 | 7.84 ft | June 27, 1965 |
| 5 | 7.60 ft | June 11, 1997 |
| 6 | 7.56 ft | July 2, 2011 |
| 7 | 7.51 ft | June 30, 1982 |
| 8 | 7.42 ft | June 17, 1995 |
| 9 | 7.06 ft | June 15, 1991 |
| 10 | 7.03 ft | June 9, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the New Fork River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Fork River above New Fork Lakes, near CoraRiver gauge, New Fork River | 2.81 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 39 mi |
| New Fork River above Willow Cr, near CoraRiver gauge, New Fork River | 9.67 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| New Fork River above Pine Cr, near PinedaleRiver gauge, New Fork River | 18.43 ft | No reference yet | −0.01 ft | 19 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Fork at New ForkRiver gauge, East Fork | 89.5 cfs | Very high | −4.6 cfs | 14 mi |
| Boulder Creek below Boulder Lake, near BoulderRiver gauge, Boulder Creek | 12.5 cfs | Low | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Green River near La BargeRiver gauge, Green River | 5.32 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 28 mi |
| Green River at Warren Bridge, near DanielRiver gauge, Green River | 1.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 33 mi |
| Big Sandy ReservoirReservoir | 6,738.25 ft | Normal | 33 mi | |
| Pine Creek above Fremont LakeRiver gauge, Pine Creek | 173 cfs | Very high | −11.0 cfs | 33 mi |
| Big Sandy Reservoir near FarsonReservoir, Big Sandy Reservoir | 6,738.50 ft | Below flood stage | +0.26 ft | 34 mi |
| Fontenelle ReservoirReservoir | 6,498.39 ft | High | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the New Fork River near Big Piney?
The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 5.18 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 New Fork River near Big Piney today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 01:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.82 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is New Fork River near Big Piney rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of New Fork River near Big Piney normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at New Fork River near Big Piney?
The highest level on record is 8.30 ft on June 19, 2017.
Is New Fork River near Big Piney expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.72 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:09205000(Agency page)- Coordinates
42.56714, -109.93020(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 | 2.82 ft | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 448 cfs | 2026-10-19 07:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: New Fork River near Big Piney (usgs:09205000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/new-fork-river-near-big-piney
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