Shoshone River Flow Today
As of October 3, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Shoshone River is flowing at 657 cfs near Lovell, WY — 72% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. 1 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days. ❤ Favorite
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Shoshone 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 Lovell, the Shoshone River is running 657 cfs — 72% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 72% of normal).
How the Shoshone 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
- Lovell3,853 ft 657 cfs72%
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 Shoshone River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (72%).
Shoshone River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Shoshone River Below Buffalo Bill Reservoir WY
Last reported Mar 2 · USGS 06282000 |
315 cfs | · | · | 3.47 ft | 4,901 ft |
|
Shoshone River Near Lovell WY
Oct 3, 3:00 AM · USGS 06285100 |
657 cfs | 72% | -3% | 5.07 ft | 3,853 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.
Paddle runs on the Shoshone River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Boundary Of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area To Confluence With Bighorn River Gauge: Lovell |
No live range | 657 cfs | 1,026–2,915 cfs typical | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Shoshone River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Shoshone 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).
Maximum streamflow by year
Shoshone River
The Shoshone River flows through northwestern Wyoming and Montana, covering a total length of approximately 100 miles. The river played a significant role in the history of the Shoshone Native American tribe, who used the river for transportation and sustenance. Today, the river remains an important resource for agriculture and recreation. Several reservoirs and dams are located along the river, including the Buffalo Bill Dam, which was constructed in the early 1900s and is now a popular tourist attraction. The Shoshone River also offers opportunities for fishing and whitewater rafting. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by snowmelt, and water levels can vary greatly throughout the year.
Fishing near the Shoshone River
About the Shoshone River
How is the Shoshone River flowing right now?
As of October 3, 2026, the Shoshone River is flowing at 657 cfs near Lovell, WY, about 72% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Shoshone River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Shoshone River is at 72% 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.
Is the Shoshone River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.