North Platte River at Orin water level

Name: North Platte River at Orin water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
License: https://www.usgs.gov/information-policies-and-instructions/copyrights-and-credits

River gauge, North Platte River, Wyoming, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.38ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 AM MDT (26 min ago)

Flow: 461 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The North Platte River at Orin is at 3.38 ft, in the normal range.

It is 4.62 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.38 ft and 3.48 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: 10.45 ftJune 12, 1970

Floating and fishing near North Platte River at Orin

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

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 4.62 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

10.45 ft: Record stage esablished on June 12 1970.
10.00 ft: Major Flood. Roads between farms along the left bank are inundated. Water approaches a home near the upstream bridge on the left bank. Water flows over low lying areas along the right river bank.Record flow of 23,800 cfs established on May 15 1965.
9.00 ft: Moderate Flood. Standing water occurs along roads between farms along the left bank. Water approaches the yard of a home near the upstream bridge on left bank. Water approachesbankfull along the right bank.
8.00 ft: Flood stage. Water is over low lying areas along the left bank.
7.00 ft: Action Stage. Bankfull stage. Water may begin to overtop the left river bank.
3.38 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	10.45 ft	June 12, 1970
2	10.00 ft	May 15, 1965
3	9.43 ft	February 19, 1980
4	8.90 ft	May 15, 1991
5	8.45 ft	May 21, 1973
6	8.18 ft	May 5, 1971
7	8.00 ft	May 24, 2008
8	7.82 ft	May 8, 2016
9	7.76 ft	March 4, 2014
10	7.76 ft	May 17, 1978

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:19 AM Sunset 06:13 PM Daylight 10 hr, 54 min First quarter 57%

Map

Other gauges on the North Platte River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Platte River near NorthgateRiver gauge, North Platte River	2.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	133 mi
North Platte River above Seminoe Reservoir, near SinclairRiver gauge, North Platte River	3.19 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	111 mi
North Platte River below Whalen Diversion DamRiver gauge, North Platte River	14.0 cfs	Low	+0.8 cfs	39 mi
North Platte River at ScottsbluffRiver gauge, North Platte River	4.10 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	94 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Glendo ReservoirReservoir	4,596.41 ft	Normal		16 mi
Guernsey ReservoirReservoir	4,396.32 ft	Normal		32 mi
Laramie River near Fort LaramieRiver gauge, Laramie River	2.05 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	44 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the North Platte River at Orin?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 4.62 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 North Platte River at Orin today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:45 AM MDT, the water level was 3.38 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is North Platte River at Orin rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of North Platte River at Orin normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at North Platte River at Orin?

The highest level on record is 10.45 ft on June 12, 1970.

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:06652000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 42.65248, -105.15921 (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	3.38 ft	2026-10-19 08:45	Provisional
Flow	461 cfs	2026-10-19 08:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: North Platte River at Orin (usgs:06652000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/north-platte-river-at-orin

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