RIVER GAUGE · YELLOWSTONE RIVER
Yellowstone River at Fishing Bridge
Park County, Wyoming
Water level3.21 ft
Flow820 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood10 ft
Major flood11 ft
The past week
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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.)
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
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