Gibbon River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Gibbon River is flowing at 72 cfs at Madison Jct, WY — 71% of normal for the date and down 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Gibbon River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Madison Jct, the Gibbon River is running 72 cfs — 71% of normal, down 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 71% of normal).
Paddlers: 0 of 1 runs on the Gibbon River with a live range are in range, 1 too low.
How the Gibbon River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Madison Jct6,801 ft 72 cfs71%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Gibbon River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (71%).
Gibbon River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Gibbon River At Madison Jct WY
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 06037100 |
72 cfs | 71% | -2% | 4.67 ft | 6,801 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Paddle runs on the Gibbon River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Junction Of The Firehole And Gibbon Rivers To The Western Yellowstone National Park Boundary Gauge: Madison Jct |
Too low | 72 cfs | 92–140 cfs typical | II–III |
| Begins Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades To The Confluence With Firehole River Gauge: Madison Jct |
No live range | 72 cfs | 3–6 cfs typical | II–IV |
| The Headwaters, In The Washburn Range To Ends Above Blanding Hill And The Road Access To Virginia Cascades Gauge: Madison Jct |
No live range | 72 cfs | 3–6 cfs typical | III–IV |
Gibbon River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Gibbon River
The Gibbon River is a tributary of the Madison River located in the northwest corner of Wyoming. The river stretches for approximately 25 miles and has a rich history dating back to the early 1800s when Native American tribes used the area for hunting and fishing. The river’s hydrology is characterized by a steady flow of water throughout most of the year, with peak flows occurring in late spring and early summer. The river is dammed at several locations, including the Gibbon Dam and the Hebgen Dam, which help regulate water levels and flow. The reservoir created by the Hebgen Dam is used for hydroelectric power generation, while the Gibbon Dam reservoir is used for irrigation and recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The Gibbon River is a popular destination for anglers looking to catch trout or enjoy the scenic beauty of Yellowstone National Park.
Fishing near the Gibbon River
About the Gibbon River
How is the Gibbon River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Gibbon River is flowing at 72 cfs at Madison Jct, WY, about 71% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Gibbon River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Gibbon River is at 71% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Is the Gibbon River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.