2026-03-15T00:00:00-06:00
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. A lull in the high winds is expected Friday night into early Saturday morning. * WHERE...Central Carbon County, Ferris/Seminoe/Shirley Mountains, Shirley Basin, Upper North Platte River Basin, and North Laramie Range. * WHEN...Until midnight MDT Saturday Night. * IMPACTS...Mainly to transportation. Strong cross winds will be hazardous to light weight or high profile vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing dust could lead to reduced visibility. In addition, new wildfire starts will spread very rapidly under dry and windy conditions.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this section of the river is between 300 and 800 cfs. The class rating for Duck Creek is class IV-V, making it a challenging and exciting run for experienced paddlers. The segment mileage of Duck Creek is approximately 4 miles.
There are several notable rapids and obstacles on Duck Creek, including Entrance Rapid, Boulder Garden, and S-Turn. Entrance Rapid is a steep drop with a technical entrance, and Boulder Garden consists of a series of boulder-strewn drops and tight channels. S-Turn is a challenging section of the river with a steep drop and a tight S-shaped channel.
There are specific regulations in place for the Duck Creek section of the Whitewater River. This area is part of the Shoshone National Forest, and visitors must obtain a permit to enter the area. Additionally, visitors are required to practice Leave No Trace principles and are prohibited from camping or building fires in the area.
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River Run Details
| Last Updated | |
| River Levels | 93 cfs (1.52 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | +100% |
| Optimal Range | 300-800 cfs |
| Status | Too Low |
| Class Level | iv-v |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 06665790 |
Duck Creek