Bighorn River at Kane, WY
USGS Site No: 06279500 • Bighorn River • Big Horn County, WY
Bighorn River at Kane, WY on the Bighorn River is currently at 2,080 cfs (Low — 15th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 2.92 ft. This station is at or above flood stage.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for June 11 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 1,790 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 2,740 | Today: 2,080 cfs |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 5,280 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 8,400 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 14,700 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 1,920 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 1,500 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 1,240 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 1,140 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 1,130 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 1,170 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 1,120 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 1,070 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 1,260 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 1,260 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 1,230 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 1,310 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 1,510 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 1,750 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 972 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 1,020 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 1,030 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 983 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 919 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 951 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 956 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 943 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 929 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 958 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 987 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 1,030 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 1,110 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 1,200 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 1,270 | — |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 1,380 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 06279500
- State
- WY
- County
- Big Horn County
- Coordinates
- 44.7585, -108.1816
- Drainage Area
- 15,750 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 3,659.3
- HUC Code
- 10080010
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 13.0 ft
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
4,280 cfsMay 14, 2025
- Min discharge
-
481 cfsJan 25, 2026
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
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Shoshone River Near Lovell, WYVery Low13.6 mi · 387 cfs
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Bighorn River at Basin, WYNormal26.9 mi · 1,730 cfs
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Little Bighorn River at State Line near Wyola MountLow32.6 mi · 286 cfs
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Lodge Grass Creek above Willow Creek Diversion, near Wyola MountVery Low38.1 mi · 21 cfs
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Big Horn Canal Near St. Xavier MountNormal40.6 mi · 349 cfs