Wind River river
Total streamflow across the Wind River was last observed at 7,146 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 14,174 acre-ft of water today; about 70% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 10,241 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2017-06-08 when daily discharge volume was observed at 44,440 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Wind River Ab Boysen Reservoir reporting a streamflow rate of 2,490 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Wind River Near Crowheart with a gauge stage of 6.60 ft. This river is monitored from 7 different streamgauging stations along the Wind River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 7,204 ft, the Wind River Near Dubois.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Wind River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Wind River
All 7 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wind River Near Dubois
WY
USGS 06218500
|
512 | 3.66 | -11.3 | 86% | 50 | 2,380 | 7,204 |
|
Wind River Above Red Creek
WY
USGS 06220800
|
2,060 | 5.21 | -19.2 | 93% | 34 | 9,220 | 6,406 |
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Wind River Near Crowheart
WY
USGS 06225500
|
1,630 | 6.60 | · | · | · | · | 5,623 |
|
Wind River Near Kinnear
WY
USGS 06227600
|
994 | 5.00 | 38.6 | 78% | 56 | 11,900 | 5,287 |
|
Wind River At Riverton
WY
USGS 06228000
|
1,090 | 4.41 | 54.4 | 92% | 8 | 11,300 | 4,914 |
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Wind River Ab Boysen Reservoir
WY
USGS 06236100
|
2,490 | 4.25 | 100.8 | 123% | 52 | 13,800 | 4,772 |
|
Wind R Bl Boysen Res Wyo
WY
USGS 06259000
|
819 | 3.96 | · | · | · | · | 4,625 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Wind River
The Wind River is a 185-mile long river in Wyoming, USA that flows through the Wind River Range of the Rocky Mountains. It is a tributary of the Bighorn River and was historically an important water source for Native American tribes. Today, the river is used for irrigation of agricultural land, as well as for recreation such as fishing, kayaking, and camping. The river also serves as a source of hydroelectric power, with several reservoirs and dams located along its course, including the Boysen, Pilot Butte, and Fontenelle dams. These structures were built to control the river's flow and provide water for irrigation and drinking water for nearby communities. Despite its importance to the region, the Wind River has faced challenges such as pollution and habitat degradation, highlighting the need for ongoing conservation efforts.
Track the Wind River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Wind River
Where does the data for the Wind River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.