RIVER GAUGE · YELLOWSTONE RIVER
Yellowstone River at Forsyth
Rosebud County, Montana
Water level1.28 ft
Flow3,810 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Water begins to seep up from the ground into basements of homes along the west side of forsyth.+
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1978 | 14.53 ft | 109,800 cfs |
| Jun 13, 1997 | 12.82 ft | 87,100 cfs |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 12.27 ft | 81,600 cfs |
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