Yellowstone River at Billings MT
Is Yellowstone River at Billings MT flooding right now?
Yellowstone River at Billings MT measured 2.47 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 11.0 ft below its 13.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.47 ft
Streamflow
2,250 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13.5 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 16.37 ft on Wed, Jun 15, 2022.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12.5 ft | 10.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13.5 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.5 ft | 12.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16.37 ft | 2022-06-15 |
| 15 ft | 1997-06-12 |
| 14.6 ft | 1974-06-19 |
| 14.37 ft | 2011-07-02 |
| 13.73 ft | 1996-06-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Pryor Creek near Huntley MT | 8.7 mi | Yellowstone County |
| North Fork Crooked Creek near Shepherd MT | 18.9 mi | Yellowstone County |
| Pryor Creek at Pryor MT | 25.4 mi | Big Horn County |
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MT | 29.3 mi | Carbon County |
| Musselshell River near Lavina MT | 39.6 mi | Golden Valley County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.