South Fork Shoshone River above Buffalo Bill Reservoir

Last updated: Jul 17, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 10.5 - Low lying property 3-4 miles upstream of gage will be inundated. Water along low spots near downstream bridge along lower South Fork Road. (Park County Road 6QS).
  • 9.5 - Flood stage. Minor flooding intensifies and becomes more widespread with low lying property 3-4 miles upstream of gage.
  • 9.41 - Record stage and flow---9,960 cfs (6/8/1981).

Gauge Info

Coordinates 44.4191, -109.258
RFC MBRFC
State WY
WFO RIW
County Park
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 06281000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 7.95 ft on 05-31-2020
2. 8.05 ft on 06-08-2019
3. 8.06 ft on 06-18-2018
4. 8.19 ft on 05-28-2018
5. 9.24 ft on 06-09-2017

Historic Crests

1. 9.41 ft on 06-09-1981 1
2. 9.28 ft on 06-30-2011
3. 9.24 ft on 06-09-2017
4. 8.61 ft on 05-31-2003
5. 8.50 ft on 06-12-1991

Gauge Photos

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Looking Downstream---Low Flow

Probability Information

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WFO Information

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Riverton
12744 West U.S. Highway 26
Riverton, WY 82501
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