Gros Ventre River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Gros Ventre River Levels

May 7 2024

1,345 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+127.0 cfs (+23.05%) since yesterday
73.79% of normal Low

Total streamflow across the Gros Ventre River was last observed at 678 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,345 acre-ft of water today; about 74% of normal. Average streamflow for this time of year is 919 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2011-07-01 when daily discharge volume was observed at 8,710 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Gros Ventre River At Kelly Wy reporting a streamflow rate of 678 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Gros Ventre River At Zenith Wy with a gauge stage of 18.72 ft. This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Gros Ventre River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 6,650 ft, the Gros Ventre River At Kelly Wy.

Last Updated 2024-05-07
Streamflow 678.0 cfs
Percent of Normal 73.79%
Maximum 8,710.0 cfs
2011-07-01

About the gros ventre river


The Gros Ventre River is a tributary of the Snake River, located in western Wyoming. The river is approximately 80 miles long and has a drainage basin of 800 square miles. The river is named after the Gros Ventre people, a Native American tribe that once inhabited the area. The river’s flow is primarily fed by snowmelt and rainfall. There are no major reservoirs or dams on the Gros Ventre River, but the river does provide water for irrigation and supports a variety of recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and camping. The river is also home to a variety of wildlife including moose, elk, and bald eagles.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Gros Ventre River At Kelly Wy
USGS 13014500
678 cfs 4.87 ft 23.05
Gros Ventre River At Zenith Wy
USGS 13015000
329 cfs 18.72 ft 26.54

Peak Annual Discharge

Gros Ventre River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Gros Ventre River Year Over Year Discharge


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