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SwedenWind River near Kinnear water level
River gauge, Wind River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 712 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Wind River near Kinnear, where the gauge shows 4.34 ft.
It is 4.66 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.08 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.34 ft – 4.57 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
- 9.92 ftJuly 1, 2011
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 9.92 ft
- Record stage and flow---16,600 cfs (7/1/2011).
- 9.00 ft
- Flood stage. Agricultural flooding along both banks becomes more widespread and intensifies. Water begins to encroach the north end of Highway 132.
- 8.00 ft
- Bankfull stage. Minor agricultural flooding along right bank. Water begins to move towards low areas north of Highway 132.
- 4.34 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 | 9.92 ft | July 1, 2011 |
| 2 | 9.73 ft | June 8, 2017 |
| 3 | 9.44 ft | June 19, 2018 |
| 4 | 8.97 ft | June 10, 1997 |
| 5 | 8.95 ft | June 11, 2015 |
| 6 | 8.91 ft | June 1, 2018 |
| 7 | 8.72 ft | June 18, 1999 |
| 8 | 8.71 ft | June 9, 2010 |
| 9 | 8.58 ft | May 30, 2014 |
| 10 | 8.42 ft | June 15, 2019 |
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 | 2.44 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 61 mi |
| Wind River above Red Creek, near DuboisRiver gauge, Wind River | 3.11 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 43 mi |
| Wind River at RivertonRiver gauge, Wind River | 4.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.07 ft | 19 mi |
| Wind River above Boysen Reservoir, near ShoshoniRiver gauge, Wind River | 3.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 24 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Butte ReservoirReservoir | 5,453.63 ft | High | 4.5 mi | |
| Bull Lake ReservoirReservoir | 5,775.81 ft | Normal | 17 mi | |
| Little Wind River near RivertonRiver gauge, Little Wind River | 2.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Sf L Wind River above Washakie Reservoir, near Fort WashakieRiver gauge, Sf L Wind River | 96.6 cfs | Very high | −7.4 cfs | 21 mi |
| Muddy Creek near ShoshoniRiver gauge, Muddy Creek | 9.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Bull Lake Creek above Bull LakeRiver gauge, Bull Lake Creek | 300 cfs | Very high | −41.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| Fivemile Creek near ShoshoniRiver gauge, Fivemile Creek | 110 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Boysen ReservoirReservoir | 4,711.15 ft | Normal | 32 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Wind River near Kinnear?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 4.66 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 Kinnear today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 03:00 PM MDT, the water level was 4.34 ft. Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Wind River near Kinnear rising or falling?
Down 0.08 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Wind River near Kinnear 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 Kinnear?
The highest level on record is 9.92 ft on July 1, 2011.
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:06227600(Agency page)- Coordinates
43.14278, -108.70889(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 | 4.34 ft | 2026-10-18 21:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 712 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Wind River near Kinnear (usgs:06227600). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/wind-river-near-kinnear
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer