River stage
Etna, Salt River
- River level
- 1.91 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.09 ft
- Recent high
- 1.90 ft
- Recent low
- 1.68 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SALW4
- 30-day change
- +0.13 ft
- Average
- 1.78 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 5.99 ft
In brief
The Salt River at Etna, WY read 1.91 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.09 ft below action stage. That is 0.13 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SALW4
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.99 ft | 2011-05-25 |
| 2 | 5.96 ft | 1983-05-30 |
| 3 | 5.87 ft | 1984-05-16 |
| 4 | 5.81 ft | 2017-05-13 |
| 5 | 5.71 ft | 1986-06-02 |
| 6 | 5.67 ft | 1997-05-18 |
| 7 | 5.30 ft | 1971-06-01 |
| 8 | 5.28 ft | 1982-05-28 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 3.50 ft
Begin monitoring small creeks and streams that flow near Fairview and Freedom.
- 4.00 ft
Small creeks and streams that flow through the towns of Freeedom and Fairview are approaching bankfull. Minor flooding along low lying areas is possible.
- 4.50 ft
Small creeks and streams that flow through the towns of Freeedom and Fairview are at bankfull. Minor flooding along low lying areas in Freedom and Fariview is occurring.
- 5.00 ft
Bankfull stage. Monitor high water along Swift Creek in northeastern and northern sections of Afton. Small creeks and streams are flooding in the towns of Freedom and Fairview. Minor flooding of ranchland/pastureland near Etna.
- 5.50 ft
Flood stage. Low land flooding along Swift Creek in northeastern and northern sections of Afton. Low land flooding becomes more widespread upstream in the towns of Freedom and Fairview. Minor flooding of pastureland/ranchland.
- 5.71 ft
Record flow---5,090 cfs (6/2/1986).
- 5.99 ft
Record stage---(5/26/2011).
- 6.00 ft
Extensive low land flooding in northeastern and northern sections of Afton. Extensive low land flooding upstream in the towns of Freedom and Fairview. Minor flooding of farm/ranch houses upstream and downstream of gage.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Salt River flooding at Etna?
No. The Salt River at Etna is at 1.91 ft, 3.09 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Etna?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 5 ft, minor flooding 5.5 ft and moderate flooding 6 ft.
What is the highest the Salt River has been at Etna?
The highest crest on record is 5.99 ft, on 2011-05-25.
Is the Salt River high or low right now at Etna?
At 1.91 ft it is higher than 100% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SALW4); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 13027500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.