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Snake River near Moran water level

River gauge, Snake River, Wyoming, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

2.28ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
285 cfs
Water temperature
51 °F
5 10 Highest onrecord 11.63 ft

History

2.282.282.28ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 192.282.282.28ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level

What this means

The Snake River near Moran is at 2.28 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.28 ft and 2.29 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 51 °F.

Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
11.63 ftJune 19, 1943

Floating and fishing near Snake River near Moran

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

What happens at each level

20.00 ft
Flood stage. Minor low land flooding.
15.00 ft
Bankfull stage.
11.63 ft
Record stage---(6/19/1943).
10.41 ft
Record flow---15,100 cfs (6/12/1918).
2.28 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
111.63 ftJune 19, 1943
210.96 ftJune 11, 1997
310.74 ftJune 25, 1981
410.67 ftJune 10, 2010
510.41 ftJune 12, 1918
610.35 ftJune 27, 1954
710.32 ftJune 14, 1986
89.82 ftJune 25, 1927
99.69 ftJune 6, 1946
109.61 ftJune 16, 1996

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 60° 32° – Wind 9 mph
20 Tue 57° 39° – Wind 7 mph
21 Wed 61° 40° – Wind 9 mph
22 Thu 62° 39° 0.29 in, 71% Wind 7 mph
23 Fri 44° 30° 1.36 in, 96% Wind 9 mph
24 Sat 35° 17° 0.07 in, 83% Wind 7 mph
25 Sun 42° 14° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 10 hr, 51 min First quarter 60%

Map

Other gauges on the Snake River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Snake River above Jackson Lake at Flagg RanchRiver gauge, Snake River 2.40 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 17 mi
Snake River at MooseRiver gauge, Snake River 8.89 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 16 mi
Snake River below Flat Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Snake River 1.31 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 34 mi
Snake River above Reservoir, near AlpineRiver gauge, Snake River 1,830 cfs Normal −50.0 cfs 48 mi
Snake River near IrwinRiver gauge, Snake River 2,500 cfs Normal ±0 47 mi
Snake River near HeiseRiver gauge, Snake River 2.59 ft Below flood stage ±0 56 mi
Snake River at LorenzoRiver gauge, Snake River 1,350 cfs Normal −10.0 cfs 65 mi
Snake River near MenanRiver gauge, Snake River 1.86 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 70 mi
Snake River above Eagle Rock near Idaho FallsRiver gauge, Snake River 6.07 ft Below flood stage ±0 76 mi
Snake River near ShelleyRiver gauge, Snake River 5.57 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 83 mi
Snake River at BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River 5.25 ft Below flood stage −0.09 ft 100 mi
Snake River near BlackfootRiver gauge, Snake River 2.94 ft Below flood stage −0.15 ft 109 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Jackson Lake and Jackson LakeLake 6,734.21 ft Very low 0.2 mi
Pacific Creek at MoranRiver gauge, Pacific Creek 4.29 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 3.5 mi
Buffalo Fork above Lava Creek, near MoranRiver gauge, Buffalo Fork 1.02 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 7 mi
Gros Ventre River at KellyRiver gauge, Gros Ventre River 4.16 ft Below flood stage −0.05 ft 17 mi
Granite Creek above Granite C Supplemental, near MooseRiver gauge, Granite Creek 11.0 cfs Normal ±0 21 mi
Grassy Lake and Grassy LakeLake 7,179.78 ft Very low 22 mi
Fish Creek at WilsonRiver gauge, Fish Creek 2.37 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 29 mi
Cache Creek near JacksonRiver gauge, Cache Creek 4.8 cfs Very low −0.3 cfs 29 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 Snake River near Moran today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:45 AM MDT, the water level was 2.28 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Snake River near Moran rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Snake River near Moran normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Snake River near Moran?

The highest level on record is 11.63 ft on June 19, 1943.

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:13011000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
43.85852, -110.58662 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 2.28 ft 2026-10-19 15:45 Provisional
Flow 285 cfs 2026-10-19 15:45 Provisional
Water temperature 51 °F 2026-10-19 15:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Snake River near Moran (usgs:13011000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/snake-river-near-moran

How we check values

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