Wind River near Dubois water level

Name: Wind River near Dubois water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Wind River, Wyoming, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.38ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 18, 2026, 10:15 PM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 92.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The Wind River near Dubois is at 2.38 ft, in the normal range.

It is 2.62 ft below the flood stage of 5.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.38 ft and 2.52 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 5.80 ftJune 18, 2018

Floating and fishing near Wind River near Dubois

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

Flood stage here is 5.00 ft, 2.62 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

6.00 ft: Major Flood Stage. High water may reach low-lying property downstream. High water problems should be monitored in Dubois.
5.66 ft: Record stage (6/2/1956).
5.50 ft: Major Flood Stage. Low land flooding intensifies and becomes more widespread in and around Dubois.
5.48 ft: Record flow---1,940 cfs (6/8/1972).
5.00 ft: Flood stage. Minor low level flooding possible upstream and downstream. Flooding of low areas in Dubois.
4.50 ft: Bankfull stage.
2.38 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	5.80 ft	June 18, 2018
2	5.65 ft	July 1, 2011
3	5.61 ft	June 9, 2017
4	5.48 ft	June 8, 1972
5	5.47 ft	June 1, 2020
6	5.42 ft	June 16, 1974
7	5.32 ft	May 28, 2018
8	5.32 ft	May 30, 2014
9	5.22 ft	June 18, 1971
10	5.14 ft	May 16, 2001

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:39 AM Sunset 06:31 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min First quarter 56%

Map

Other gauges on the Wind River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Wind River above Red Creek, near DuboisRiver gauge, Wind River	3.09 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	18 mi
Wind River near KinnearRiver gauge, Wind River	4.31 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	61 mi
Wind River at RivertonRiver gauge, Wind River	4.16 ft	Below flood stage	−0.09 ft	80 mi
Wind River above Boysen Reservoir, near ShoshoniRiver gauge, Wind River	3.43 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	83 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Dinwoody Creek above Lakes, near BurrisRiver gauge, Dinwoody Creek	101 cfs	Very high	−11.0 cfs	24 mi
New Fork River above New Fork Lakes, near CoraRiver gauge, New Fork River	2.81 ft	No reference yet	−0.04 ft	32 mi
Pine Creek above Fremont LakeRiver gauge, Pine Creek	173 cfs	Very high	−15.0 cfs	38 mi
Buffalo Fork above Lava Creek, near MoranRiver gauge, Buffalo Fork	1.00 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	38 mi
Bull Lake Creek above Bull LakeRiver gauge, Bull Lake Creek	289 cfs	Very high	−39.0 cfs	39 mi
Pacific Creek at MoranRiver gauge, Pacific Creek	4.28 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	42 mi
Green River at Warren Bridge, near DanielRiver gauge, Green River	1.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	43 mi
Bull Lake ReservoirReservoir	5,775.81 ft	Normal		44 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Wind River near Dubois?

The official flood stage is 5.00 ft. The level is currently 2.62 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 Wind River near Dubois today?

On Oct 18, 2026, 10:15 PM MDT, the water level was 2.38 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Wind River near Dubois rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Wind River near Dubois normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Wind River near Dubois?

The highest level on record is 5.80 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:06218500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.57856, -109.75988 (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	2.38 ft	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional
Flow	92.7 cfs	2026-10-19 04:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Wind River near Dubois (usgs:06218500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/wind-river-near-dubois

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