East Gallatin River below Bridger Creek near Bozeman
Montana — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Gallatin County, Montana on the East Gallatin River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 06048700, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Moderate Flood
5 ft
1,800 cfs
Minor Flood
4.5 ft
1,150 cfs
Action Stage
4 ft
666 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
5 ft
Some homes in vicinity of Outlaw Country Subdivision, Stonegate Subdivision, Springhill Park Subdivision, Manley and McIlhattan Roads neighborhood, and Farm View Lane neighborhood have water in yards. E Kagy Blvd may have water On Road in vicinity of Rouse and Black Rds. Riverside Country Club and Bridger Creek Golf Course have some water on golf courses. Bozeman Creek near Lamme and Rouse may be out of banks.
4.7 ft
Flooding of driveways, pastures and barrow ditches. Nelson Road has water on it in 2 to 3 locations. Minor flooding of Milesnick Ranch grazing area. Minor flooding near Hamilton Road and Spaulding Bridge Road.
4.59 ft
Minor flooding in vicinity of Penwell Bridge.
4.5 ft
Flooding into pastures near Dry Creek Road. Stream bankfull near Penwell Bridge.
4.3 ft
Flooding in vicinity of Swamp Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2004 | 5.6 ft | 1,100 cfs |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 5.6 ft | 1,100 cfs |
| May 24, 2008 | 5.43 ft | 1,900 cfs |
| May 24, 2008 | 5.43 ft | 1,900 cfs |
| May 11, 1976 | 5.15 ft | 1,240 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EGRM8
River
East Gallatin River
County
Gallatin, MT
Coordinates
45.7256°N, 111.0686°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Gallatin River below Bridger Creek near Bozeman?
The East Gallatin River below Bridger Creek near Bozeman gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06048700) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for East Gallatin River below Bridger Creek near Bozeman?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Gallatin River below Bridger Creek near Bozeman is 4.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
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Where is the East Gallatin River below Bridger Creek near Bozeman gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gallatin County, Montana at coordinates 45.7256°N, 111.0686°W. USGS site number: 06048700. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey