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SwedenSalt River above Reservoir, near Etna water level
River gauge, Salt River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 417 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.79 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:52 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Salt River above Reservoir, near Etna, where the gauge shows 1.88 ft.
It is 3.62 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.79 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM. The 30-day range is 1.87 ft – 1.89 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 5.99 ftMay 25, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 1.97 ftSaturday, October 24 at 12:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 5.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 6.00 ft
- Extensive low land flooding in northeastern and northern sections of Afton. Extensive low land flooding upstream in the towns of Freedom and Fairview. Minor flooding of farm/ranch houses upstream and downstream of gage.
- 5.99 ft
- Record stage---(5/26/2011).
- 5.71 ft
- Record flow---5,090 cfs (6/2/1986).
- 5.50 ft
- Flood stage. Low land flooding along Swift Creek in northeastern and northern sections of Afton. Low land flooding becomes more widespread upstream in the towns of Freedom and Fairview. Minor flooding of pastureland/ranchland.
- 5.00 ft
- Bankfull stage. Monitor high water along Swift Creek in northeastern and northern sections of Afton. Small creeks and streams are flooding in the towns of Freedom and Fairview. Minor flooding of ranchland/pastureland near Etna.
- 4.50 ft
- Small creeks and streams that flow through the towns of Freeedom and Fairview are at bankfull. Minor flooding along low lying areas in Freedom and Fariview is occurring.
- 4.00 ft
- Small creeks and streams that flow through the towns of Freeedom and Fairview are approaching bankfull. Minor flooding along low lying areas is possible.
- 3.50 ft
- Begin monitoring small creeks and streams that flow near Fairview and Freedom.
- 1.88 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 | 5.99 ft | May 25, 2011 |
| 2 | 5.96 ft | May 30, 1983 |
| 3 | 5.87 ft | May 16, 1984 |
| 4 | 5.81 ft | May 13, 2017 |
| 5 | 5.71 ft | June 2, 1986 |
| 6 | 5.67 ft | May 18, 1997 |
| 7 | 5.30 ft | June 1, 1971 |
| 8 | 5.28 ft | May 28, 1982 |
| 9 | 5.26 ft | May 18, 1996 |
| 10 | 5.24 ft | May 31, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greys River above Reservoir, near AlpineRiver gauge, Greys River | 241 cfs | Low | ±0 | 5.3 mi |
| Snake River above Reservoir, near AlpineRiver gauge, Snake River | 1,790 cfs | Normal | −40.0 cfs | 11 mi |
| Palisades ReservoirReservoir | 5,515.51 ft | Low | 19 mi | |
| Snake River near IrwinRiver gauge, Snake River | 1,750 cfs | Low | −800.0 cfs | 21 mi |
| Grays Lake Diversion to Blackfoot R Basin near WayanRiver gauge, Grays Lake Diversion to Blackfoot R Basin | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Hoback River near JacksonRiver gauge, Hoback River | 233 cfs | Low | −5.0 cfs | 24 mi |
| Snake River below Flat Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Snake River | 1.28 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 25 mi |
| Crow Creek near FairviewRiver gauge, Crow Creek | 2.25 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 28 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Salt River above Reservoir, near Etna?
The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 3.62 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 Salt River above Reservoir, near Etna today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 01:30 PM MDT, the water level was 1.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Salt River above Reservoir, near Etna rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Salt River above Reservoir, near Etna normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Salt River above Reservoir, near Etna?
The highest level on record is 5.99 ft on May 25, 2011.
Is Salt River above Reservoir, near Etna expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.79 ft by Friday, October 23 at 12:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:13027500(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.07972, -111.03722(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 | 1.88 ft | 2026-10-20 19:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 417 cfs | 2026-10-20 19:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Salt River above Reservoir, near Etna (usgs:13027500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/salt-river-above-reservoir-near-etna
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