Wyoming Water Science Center FloodWatch
Wyoming FloodWatchFloods in Wyoming have caused millions of dollars damage and loss of life. Nationwide, floods are responsible for more property damage and loss of life than any other natural hazard. The USGS monitors flood conditions at more than 100 streamgages across Wyoming. Water level and flow information are used by the National Weather Service to make accurate flood forecasts. Included on this page are links to maps, tables, and charts that summarize current flood conditions using real-time data from USGS streamgages, photographs of current and historic flooding, information on mobile applications for real-time USGS streamflow data, links to USGS flood publications and other resources for flood information. Current Flood and High Flow Data
Flood Tracking ChartsFlood Tracking Charts depict current, recent, and historic maximum stage or discharge (important information about FTCs). Updated charts for selected USGS streamgages in Wyoming are grouped by the following basins: | Wind | Bighorn | Tongue | Powder | Cheyenne | Belle Fourche | Upper North Platte | Lower North Platte | Green | Bear | Snake | Flood and High Flow Pics
Flood Apps & Pubs
Historical Floods
Flood Links
The map below (from USGS's WaterWatch Web site) shows the location of USGS streamgages in Wyoming currently at or above flood stage (depicted as a black triangle) or at high flow (depicted as blue circles). High flow conditions are expressed as percentiles comparing current (within the past several hours) instantaneous flow to historical daily mean flow for all days of the year. Flood stages are determined by the National Weather Service; not all USGS streamgages have flood stages. A depiction of other streamgages at or above flood stage is on the NWS River Conditions Map. Real-time data are provisional and subject to change. Map of Flood and High-Flow Conditions in Wyoming.
View a larger map. Rainfall CalculatorAll the water in floods comes from the sky—but have you ever wondered just how many gallons of water falls on an area when it rains? You might be surprised at how much water comes down. Use our Water Science rainfall calculator to see how many gallons of water falls from the sky during a rainstorm.
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