Major Flood
65 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
60 ft
Minor Flood
53.5 ft
Action Stage
51.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
67 ft
Much of downtown Glendive will be flooded.
66 ft
This is the flood of record due to ice jam.
65 ft
West Glendive levee will be overtopped flooding most of West Glendive. Interstate 94 will flood at milepost 214 between the Montana 16 exit and the Yellowstone River.
60.5 ft
Marsh Road on the south end of Glendive will flood. Riverview Trailer Park will start to flood.
54 ft
Toepke Park on the east side of the river begins to flood.
53.65 ft
Minor flooding begins at 53.65 feet in a reach 5 miles above and below Glendive.
53.5 ft
This is flood stage.
51.5 ft
Low-land flooding will affect some ranches along the Yellowstone River.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 1920 | 66 ft | — |
| Mar 20, 1969 | 62.8 ft | — |
| Mar 21, 1978 | 62.3 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
GLNM8
River
Yellowstone River
County
Dawson, MT
Coordinates
47.1059°N, 104.7184°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yellowstone River at Glendive?
The Yellowstone River at Glendive gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06327500) 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 Yellowstone River at Glendive?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yellowstone River at Glendive is 53.5 feet. Action stage begins at 51.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 60 feet, and major flooding at 65 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yellowstone River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Yellowstone River at Glendive to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Yellowstone River at Glendive gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dawson County, Montana at coordinates 47.1059°N, 104.7184°W. USGS site number: 06327500. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.