Yellowstone River at Forsyth MT
Is Yellowstone River at Forsyth MT flooding right now?
Yellowstone River at Forsyth MT measured 1.30 ft on 2026-09-11 01:45:00 UTC. That observation was 12.7 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.30 ft
Streamflow
3,820 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.53 ft on Sun, May 21, 1978.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.53 ft | 1978-05-21 |
| 12.82 ft | 1997-06-14 |
| 12.27 ft | 2022-06-17 |
| 12.24 ft | 2011-05-24 |
| 12.2 ft | 1922-06-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Armells Creek near Forsyth MT | 5.6 mi | Rosebud County |
| Rosebud Creek at mouth near Rosebud MT | 10.3 mi | Rosebud County |
| Rosebud Creek at Hwy 447 bridge near Rosebud, MT | 10.6 mi | Rosebud County |
| Rosebud Creek near Colstrip MT | 34.9 mi | Rosebud County |
| Tongue River below Brandenberg bridge near Ashland MT | 36.9 mi | Rosebud 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.