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SwedenPowder River at Arvada water level
River gauge, Powder River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 24.7 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Powder River at Arvada: the gauge reads 1.56 ft, far below normal for mid-October.
It is on the way up, by 0.12 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.42 ft – 1.56 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 16.90 ftMay 20, 1978
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.90 ft | May 20, 1978 |
| 2 | 16.60 ft | June 16, 1925 |
| 3 | 15.52 ft | May 23, 1962 |
| 4 | 12.95 ft | May 24, 1952 |
| 5 | 12.72 ft | June 17, 1967 |
| 6 | 12.05 ft | June 15, 1965 |
| 7 | 11.30 ft | June 23, 1964 |
| 8 | 11.04 ft | May 27, 2015 |
| 9 | 10.70 ft | June 19, 1975 |
| 10 | 9.78 ft | July 25, 1982 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Powder River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder River at Moorhead MTRiver gauge, Powder River | 52.8 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Powder River near Locate MTRiver gauge, Powder River | 29.9 cfs | Very low | +1.1 cfs | 129 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek near BuffaloRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 1.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 39 mi |
| Tongue River at State Line near Decker MTRiver gauge, Tongue River | 115 cfs | Very low | −10.0 cfs | 43 mi |
| Tongue River at Tongue R Dam near Decker MTRiver gauge, Tongue River | 98.3 cfs | Very low | +2.0 cfs | 46 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 Powder River at Arvada today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 06:30 AM MDT, the water level was 1.56 ft. Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Powder River at Arvada rising or falling?
Up 0.12 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Powder River at Arvada normal?
Very low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Powder River at Arvada?
The highest level on record is 16.90 ft on May 20, 1978.
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:06317000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.64993, -106.12760(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 | 1.56 ft | 2026-10-18 12:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 24.7 cfs | 2026-10-18 12:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Powder River at Arvada (usgs:06317000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/powder-river-at-arvada
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