USGS Streamgage 06280300
South Fork Shoshone River near Valley, WY
South Fork Shoshone River near Valley, WY is USGS streamgage 06280300 in Wyoming, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 10080013. It sits on the South Fork Shoshone River, alongside 1 other gauge Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 306 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1956. Typical flow runs near 961.4 cfs in July and 138.6 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.
Gauge details
- State
- Wyoming
- Drainage area
- 306 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 6,208 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 10080013
- Coordinates
- 44.20789, -109.55525
- USGS site number
- 06280300
- Records begin
- 1956-10-01 (70 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 67 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61.1 | 79.2 | 100 | |
| February | 59.2 | 73.8 | 92.9 | |
| March | 60.9 | 78.5 | 119 | |
| April | 80.4 | 138.6 | 340.4 | |
| May | 282.5 | 665.5 | 1,432.6 | |
| June | 804.4 | 1,590.3 | 2,995.3 | |
| July | 421.5 | 961.4 | 1,894.9 | |
| August | 184.2 | 329.4 | 606.4 | |
| September | 131.9 | 193.7 | 311.5 | |
| October | 114.5 | 155.7 | 225 | |
| November | 76.5 | 113 | 149.5 | |
| December | 59.2 | 84.6 | 114.6 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does South Fork Shoshone River near Valley, WY normally run highest?
- June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 1,590.3 cfs, against 73.8 cfs in February, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for South Fork Shoshone River near Valley, WY?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 79.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 61.1 and 100 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has South Fork Shoshone River near Valley, WY been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 06280300 begin in 1956, about 70 years, covering roughly 7,800 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is South Fork Shoshone River near Valley, WY?
- The gauge sits at 44.20789, -109.55525, in Wyoming, in hydrologic subbasin 10080013, at an elevation of about 6,208 feet, draining roughly 306 square miles.
- Can I use South Fork Shoshone River near Valley, WY data for flood or safety decisions?
- No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.
Upstream and downstream on the South Fork Shoshone River
Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the South Fork Shoshone River in full.
- South Fork Shoshone River near Valley, WY this page
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