Major Flood
11 ft
Current Water Level
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
All of walkway past wooden bridge is under water. Water level is at base of small wooden bridge.
9 ft
Flood stage. One half or more of walkway under water.
8.9 ft
Record stage and flow---9,950 cfs (6/18/1997).
8 ft
Bankfull stage. One half of farthest northeast end of walkway under water.
7 ft
Water begins to encroach lowest lying parts of walkway. (west end of Fishing Bridge to 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 1997 | 8.9 ft | 9,950 cfs |
| Jul 10, 2011 | 8.74 ft | 9,560 cfs |
| Jun 27, 1996 | 8.25 ft | 8,770 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
YLOW4
River
Yellowstone River
County
Park, WY
Coordinates
44.5676°N, 110.3810°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yellowstone River at Fishing Bridge?
The Yellowstone River at Fishing Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06186500) 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 Fishing Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yellowstone River at Fishing Bridge is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 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 Fishing Bridge 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 Fishing Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Park County, Wyoming at coordinates 44.5676°N, 110.3810°W. USGS site number: 06186500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs
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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.