Yellowstone River Report
3361.992 ACRE-FT
-15.0 cfs (-0.88%) today6.11% of normal • Very Low
Total streamflow across the
Yellowstone River
was last observed at
1695
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
3362
acre-ft of water today; about 6%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
27719 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed at
448,060 cfs
on
2011-05-25.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Yellowstone River At Miles City Mt
reporting a streamflow rate of 11,700 cfs.
However, the deepest point on the river is located at the
Yellowstone River At Glendive Mt
with a gage stage of 42.92 ft.
This river is monitored from 9 different streamgauging stations along the Yellowstone River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 7,731 ft, the
Yellowstone River At Yellowstone Lk Outlet Ynp.
The river is also a popular destination for whitewater enthusiasts, featuring river runs like
Gardiner Town Run,
and Yankee Jim Canyon (Joe Brown to Miner), a class III to III+ run.
Compare streamflow levels for nearby paddling destinations on the
interactive map
.
Last Updated | 2023-03-22 |
Streamflow | 1,695.0 cfs |
Percent Normal | 6.11% |
Maximum |
448,060.0 cfs
2011-05-25 |