Little Wind River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 1:15 AM, the Little Wind River is flowing at 227 cfs near Riverton, WY — 92% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Little Wind River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Riverton, the Little Wind River is running 227 cfs — 92% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 92% of normal).
How the Little Wind River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Riverton4,913 ft 227 cfs92%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Little Wind River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (92%).
Little Wind River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Little Wind River Near Riverton WY
Oct 6, 1:15 AM · USGS 06235500 |
227 cfs | 92% | -1% | 2.12 ft | 5.9 ft below | 4,913 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Little Wind River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Wind River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Little Wind River
The Little Wind River is a 90-mile tributary of the Wind River in Wyoming. It was historically used by the Shoshone and Arapaho tribes for fishing and hunting. The river's hydrology is influenced by snowmelt and precipitation. It flows through several reservoirs, including Boysen Reservoir and Pilot Butte Reservoir, which were constructed in the 1950s for irrigation and flood control purposes. The Boysen Dam, built in 1952, is located on the river and is used for hydropower generation. The river is also important for recreational activities such as fishing and boating. Agriculturally, the river is used for irrigation in the surrounding farmland. Despite being a relatively small river, the Little Wind River has had a significant impact on the development and management of water resources in Wyoming.
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About the Little Wind River
How is the Little Wind River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Little Wind River is flowing at 227 cfs near Riverton, WY, about 92% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Wind River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Wind River is at 92% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Little Wind River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Riverton (8.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.