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Pacific Creek near Moran Stage (ft)Flow (cfs)Observed: 6.43 ft at 4:30AM Feb 18, 2020Observed: 6.26 ft at 4:45AM Feb 18, 2020Observed: 6.35 ft at 5:00AM Feb 18, 2020Observed: 6.44 ft at 5:15AM Feb 18, 2020Highest Observation: 6.47 ft at 5:30AM Feb 18, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 11:00PM Feb 18, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 5:00AM Feb 19, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 11:00AM Feb 19, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 5:00PM Feb 19, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 11:00PM Feb 19, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 5:00AM Feb 20, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 11:00AM Feb 20, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 5:00PM Feb 20, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 11:00PM Feb 20, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 5:00AM Feb 21, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 11:00AM Feb 21, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 5:00PM Feb 21, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 11:00PM Feb 21, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 5:00AM Feb 22, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 11:00AM Feb 22, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 5:00PM Feb 22, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 11:00PM Feb 22, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 5:00AM Feb 23, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 11:00AM Feb 23, 2020Highest Forecast: 4.16 ft 5:00PM Feb 23, 2020USGS--Water Resources of the United StatesPACW4(plotting HGIRG) Graph Created (6:19PM Feb 18, 2020)ObservedForecast (issued 4:34PM Feb 18)Latest observed value: 6.47 ft at 5:30 AM MST 18-Feb-2020. Flood Stage is 8 ft
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NOTE: Gauge reading may be affected by ice. Forecast flows are unadjusted for ice.

NOTE: Gauge awaiting repair - automated readings are not available at this time.

Reliability of the Forecast: Based on unobstructed flow

NOTE: Forecasts for the Pacific Creek near Moran are issued routinely year-round.

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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage: 0
Moderate Flood Stage: 0
Flood Stage: 8
Action Stage: 7
Low Stage (in feet): -9999

Historic Crests
(1) 8.01 ft on 05/23/2018
(2) 7.99 ft on 05/29/2014
(3) 7.99 ft on 05/21/2008
(4) 7.96 ft on 05/13/2017
(5) 7.83 ft on 05/31/2009
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Recent Crests
(1) 7.62 ft on 05/17/2019
(2) 8.01 ft on 05/23/2018
(3) 7.96 ft on 05/13/2017
(4) 7.35 ft on 05/09/2016
(5) 7.17 ft on 05/02/2015
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(P): Preliminary values subject to further review.

Low Water Records
Currently none available.

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8 Flood stage. Flooding of upstream USFS campground on right bank. Minor lowland flooding intensifies and becomes more widespread.
7.99 Record stage---(5/21/2008).
7.7 Record flow---5,790 cfs (5/23/2006).
7 Bankfull stage. Minor low level flooding along lower banks.
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(1) Looking Upstream---Moderate Flow
(2) Looking Downstream---Moderate Flow
(3) Looking Upstream---Low Flow
(4) Looking Downstream---Low Flow
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Latitude: 43.850278° N, Longitude: 110.517778° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84

River Stage
Reference Frame		 Gauge Height Flood Stage Uses
NWS stage 0 ft 8 ft Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps
Vertical Datum Elevation
(gauge height = 0)		 Elevation
(gauge height = flood stage)		 Elevation information source
NAVD88 Not Available Not Available Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps
NGVD 29 Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks
MSL Not Available Not Available Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks
Other 6720 ft 6621 ft  

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