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SwedenShoshone River near Lovell water level
River gauge, Shoshone River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 640 cfs
- Water temperature
- 52 °F
History
What this means
The Shoshone River near Lovell is at 5.00 ft, in the normal range.
It is 6.00 ft below the flood stage of 11.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.99 ft and 5.59 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 52 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 11.51 ftJune 18, 2018
Floating and fishing near Shoshone River near Lovell
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 11.00 ft, 6.00 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
- Water begins to enter the sewage lagoons along right bank. Major flooding of agricultural land and farm houses adjacent to river. Highway 37 may become impassable north of Cetgo Bridge.
- 11.50 ft
- Water nearing top of main dike at sewage lagoons along right bank. Dike should be monitored for erosion problems.
- 11.27 ft
- Record stage---(6/13/2001).
- 11.00 ft
- Flood stage. Water up against main dike at sewage lagoons along right bank. Minor flooding of agricultural land and farm houses adjacent to river. Water over low areas of Highway 37 north of Cetgo Bridge.
- 10.00 ft
- Bankfull stage. Standing water begins to overflow into low areas north of Highway 37 Cetgo Bridge. Minor flooding along low lying areas upstream and downstream of Lovell.
- 9.16 ft
- Record flow---16,400 cfs (6/10/1981).
- 5.00 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 | 11.51 ft | June 18, 2018 |
| 2 | 11.27 ft | June 13, 2001 |
| 3 | 11.08 ft | June 18, 2009 |
| 4 | 10.53 ft | July 5, 1998 |
| 5 | 10.52 ft | July 15, 2011 |
| 6 | 10.47 ft | June 30, 2020 |
| 7 | 10.40 ft | July 1, 1996 |
| 8 | 10.20 ft | February 5, 1996 |
| 9 | 10.17 ft | July 9, 2008 |
| 10 | 9.92 ft | June 27, 2005 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bighorn River at KaneRiver gauge, Bighorn River | 838 cfs | Very low | −78.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River near Belfry MTRiver gauge, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River | 0.47 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Bighorn River at BasinRiver gauge, Bighorn River | 3.17 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 37 mi |
| Bighorn Lake YellowtailReservoir | 3,626.30 ft | Normal | 40 mi | |
| Bighorn R below Yellowtail Afterbay Dam near St. XavierRiver gauge, Bighorn R | 1,590 cfs | Low | ±0 | 42 mi |
| Bighorn River and BIA Canal near St. XavierReservoir | 3,187.18 ft | Normal | 42 mi | |
| Little Bighorn River at State Line near Wyola MTRiver gauge, Little Bighorn River | 69.5 cfs | Low | ±0 | 42 mi |
| Buffalo Bill ReservoirReservoir | 5,358.31 ft | Normal | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Shoshone River near Lovell?
The official flood stage is 11.00 ft. The level is currently 6.00 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 Shoshone River near Lovell today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 PM MDT, the water level was 5.00 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Shoshone River near Lovell rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Shoshone River near Lovell normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Shoshone River near Lovell?
The highest level on record is 11.51 ft on June 18, 2018.
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:06285100(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.83853, -108.43518(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 | 5.00 ft | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 640 cfs | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 52 °F | 2026-10-19 20:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Shoshone River near Lovell (usgs:06285100). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/shoshone-river-near-lovell
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