RIVER GAUGE · YELLOWSTONE RIVER
Yellowstone River at Billings
Yellowstone County, Montana
Water level2.42 ft
Flow2,160 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action12.5 ft
Minor flood13.5 ft
Moderate flood14.5 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13.1 ft
Water flows over Cerise road in east Billings across the river from Metra Park.
- 12.5 ft
Minor flooding of several homes in Arrow Island subdivision begins.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2022 | 16.37 ft | 83,600 cfs |
| Jun 11, 1997 | 15 ft | 82,000 cfs |
| Jun 18, 1974 | 14.6 ft | 69,500 cfs |
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