North Platte River near Orin

Last updated: Jun 16, 2025, 1:48 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 10.45 - Record stage esablished on June 12 1970.
  • 10 - Major Flood. Roads between farms along the left bank are inundated. Water approaches a home near the upstream bridge on the left bank. Water flows over low lying areas along the right river bank.Record flow of 23,800 cfs established on May 15 1965.
  • 9 - Moderate Flood. Standing water occurs along roads between farms along the left bank. Water approaches the yard of a home near the upstream bridge on left bank. Water approachesbankfull along the right bank.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 42.6525, -105.159
RFC MBRFC
State WY
WFO CYS
County Converse
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 06652000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 5.46 ft on 05-16-2024
2. 7.12 ft on 05-13-2023
3. 5.16 ft on 07-01-2022
4. 5.49 ft on 06-26-2021
5. 6.07 ft on 05-05-2020

Historic Crests

1. 10.45 ft on 06-12-1970
2. 10.00 ft on 05-15-1965
3. 9.43 ft on 02-19-1980
4. 8.90 ft on 05-15-1991
5. 8.45 ft on 05-21-1973

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding 4670.00 ft
moderate Flooding 4669.00 ft
minor Flooding 4668.00 ft
action 4667.00 ft
Latest Value 4664.18 ft
Gauge Zero 4660.00 ft

Gauge Photos

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Looking Upstream---Low Flow

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Cheyenne
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Cheyenne, WY 82001
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