Yellowstone River Flow Today
As of November 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM, the Yellowstone River is flowing at 6,200 cfs near Sidney Mount, MT — 77% of normal for the date. 9 of 9 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 200 to 6,200 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Yellowstone 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 Sidney Mount, the Yellowstone River is running 6,200 cfs — 77% of normal. Along the river, 7 of 9 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 77% of normal).
Highest against normal: Altonah at 243%. Lowest: Glendive Mount at 67%.
Paddlers: 8 of 10 runs on the Yellowstone River with a live range are in range, 2 too low.
How the Yellowstone 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
- Yellowstone Lake Outlet Ynp7,731 ft 489 cfs90%
- Altonah7,452 ft 200 cfs243%
- Corwin Springs Mount5,094 ft 1,020 cfs89%
- Livingston Mount4,554 ft 1,480 cfs88%
- Billings Mount3,090 ft 3,070 cfs74%
- Forsyth Mount2,524 ft 5,250 cfs75%
- Miles City Mount2,336 ft 5,310 cfs69%
- Glendive Mount2,045 ft 5,560 cfs67%
- Sidney Mount1,889 ft 6,200 cfs77%
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 Yellowstone River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (77%).
Yellowstone River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Yellowstone River At Yellowstone Lake Outlet Ynp WY
Nov 11, 12:30 AM · USGS 06186500 |
489 cfs | 90% | -4% | 2.65 ft | 6.4 ft below | 7,731 ft |
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Yellowstone River Near Altonah UT
Nov 11, 1:00 AM · USGS 09292500 |
200 cfs | 243% | -3% | 1.55 ft | 3.2 ft below | 7,452 ft |
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Yellowstone River At Corwin Springs Mount MT
Nov 11, 1:00 AM · USGS 06191500 |
1,020 cfs | 89% | -2% | 1.10 ft | · | 5,094 ft |
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Yellowstone River Near Livingston Mount MT
Nov 11, 12:00 AM · USGS 06192500 |
1,480 cfs | 88% | -1% | -0.29 ft | · | 4,554 ft |
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Yellowstone River At Billings Mount MT
Nov 11, 12:00 AM · USGS 06214500 |
3,070 cfs | 74% | -1% | 2.89 ft | 10.6 ft below | 3,090 ft |
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Yellowstone River At Forsyth Mount MT
Nov 11, 12:45 AM · USGS 06295000 |
5,250 cfs | 75% | -1% | 1.70 ft | · | 2,524 ft |
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Yellowstone River At Miles City Mount MT
Nov 11, 1:00 AM · USGS 06309000 |
5,310 cfs | 69% | -1% | 3.08 ft | · | 2,336 ft |
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Yellowstone River At Glendive Mount MT
Nov 11, 12:00 AM · USGS 06327500 |
5,560 cfs | 67% | -1% | 42.94 ft | 10.6 ft below | 2,045 ft |
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Yellowstone River Near Sidney Mount MT
Nov 11, 12:00 AM · USGS 06329500 |
6,200 cfs | 77% | -1% | 2.70 ft | 16.3 ft below | 1,889 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 Yellowstone River
8 of 29 runs are in range right now. Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
Yellowstone River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Yellowstone River
The Yellowstone River is a major tributary of the Missouri River, spanning 692 miles from its source in Wyoming to its mouth in North Dakota. The river played a significant role in the history of the American West, including the Lewis and Clark expedition. It also served as a major transportation route for fur traders and settlers. The river is fed by snowmelt and precipitation, with the highest flows occurring in the spring and early summer. The river has several reservoirs, including the Buffalo Bill, Yellowtail, and Fort Peck dams. These provide hydroelectric power, irrigation, and flood control. Recreational activities, such as fishing, boating, and camping, are popular along the river. The river also supports agricultural activities, including cattle grazing and crop irrigation.
Fishing near the Yellowstone River
About the Yellowstone River
How is the Yellowstone River flowing right now?
As of November 11, 2026, the Yellowstone River is flowing at 6,200 cfs near Sidney Mount, MT, about 77% of normal for the date. Across its 9 USGS gauges, current flows range from 200 to 6,200 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Yellowstone River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Yellowstone River is at 77% 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.
What is flood stage on the Yellowstone River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Yellowstone Lake Outlet Ynp (9.0 ft), Altonah (4.7 ft), Billings Mount (13.5 ft), Glendive Mount (53.5 ft), Sidney Mount (19.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Is the Yellowstone River runnable for paddling today?
8 of 29 paddle runs are in range right now. 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.