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SwedenWind River above Boysen Reservoir, near Shoshoni water level
River gauge, Wind River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1,230 cfs
- Water temperature
- 53 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Wind River above Boysen Reservoir, near Shoshoni, where the gauge shows 3.32 ft.
It is 5.18 ft below the flood stage of 8.50 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.32 ft – 3.70 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 53 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 9.31 ftJune 14, 1991
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 8.50 ft.
What happens at each level
- 9.31 ft
- RECORD STAGE (6/14/1991).
- 9.19 ft
- RECORD FLOW---19,200 CFS (6/9/2010).
- 9.00 ft
- WIDESPREAD MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING UPSTREAM FROM BACK BRIDGE TO HIDDEN VALLEY ALONG LEFT BANK.
- 8.50 ft
- FLOOD STAGE. MAJOR AGRICULTURAL FLOODING BEGINS UPSTREAM FROM BLACK BRIDGE TO HIDDEN VALLEY ALONG LEFT BANK.
- 8.00 ft
- AGRICULTURAL FLOODING INTENSIFIES AND BECOMES MORE WIDESPREAD UPSTREAM FROM BLACK BRIDGE TO HIDDEN VALLEY ALONG LEFT BANK.
- 7.50 ft
- BANKFULL STAGE. AGRICUTURAL FLOODING BEGINS UPSTREAM FROM BLACK BRIDGE TO THE HIDDEN VALLEY AREA ALONG LEFT BANK.
- 3.32 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.31 ft | June 14, 1991 |
| 2 | 9.19 ft | June 9, 2010 |
| 3 | 9.07 ft | July 2, 2011 |
| 4 | 8.99 ft | June 17, 1995 |
| 5 | 8.74 ft | June 11, 1997 |
| 6 | 8.30 ft | June 20, 1999 |
| 7 | 7.30 ft | June 12, 1996 |
| 8 | 7.18 ft | June 17, 1993 |
| 9 | 7.01 ft | July 5, 1998 |
| 10 | 6.94 ft | July 5, 2009 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Wind River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind River near DuboisRiver gauge, Wind River | 2.40 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 83 mi |
| Wind River above Red Creek, near DuboisRiver gauge, Wind River | 3.05 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 66 mi |
| Wind River near KinnearRiver gauge, Wind River | 4.21 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 24 mi |
| Wind River at RivertonRiver gauge, Wind River | 4.08 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fivemile Creek near ShoshoniRiver gauge, Fivemile Creek | 103 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Muddy Creek near ShoshoniRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 7.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Little Wind River near RivertonRiver gauge, Little Wind River | 2.80 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 12 mi |
| Boysen ReservoirReservoir | 4,711.40 ft | Normal | 19 mi | |
| Pilot Butte ReservoirReservoir | 5,453.59 ft | Normal | 27 mi | |
| Bull Lake ReservoirReservoir | 5,776.19 ft | Normal | 42 mi | |
| Sf L Wind River above Washakie Reservoir, near Fort WashakieRiver gauge, Sf L Wind River | 79.6 cfs | Very high | −5.5 cfs | 43 mi |
| Anchor ReservoirReservoir | 6,369.48 ft | Very high | 48 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Wind River above Boysen Reservoir, near Shoshoni?
The official flood stage is 8.50 ft. The level is currently 5.18 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 Wind River above Boysen Reservoir, near Shoshoni today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 PM MDT, the water level was 3.32 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Wind River above Boysen Reservoir, near Shoshoni rising or falling?
Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.36 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Wind River above Boysen Reservoir, near Shoshoni normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wind River above Boysen Reservoir, near Shoshoni?
The highest level on record is 9.31 ft on June 14, 1991.
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:06236100(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.12897, -108.22483(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 | 3.32 ft | 2026-10-21 05:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1,230 cfs | 2026-10-21 05:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 53 °F | 2026-10-21 05:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Wind River above Boysen Reservoir, near Shoshoni (usgs:06236100). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/wind-river-above-boysen-reservoir-near-shoshoni
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