Yellowstone River at Forsyth MT
Is Yellowstone River at Forsyth MT flooding right now?
No — Yellowstone River at Forsyth MT is at 2.56 ft, 11.4 ft below its 14 ft flood stage, as of 39 min ago.
Gauge height
2.56 ft
Streamflow
8,080 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.53 ft on Sun, May 21, 1978.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 11.4 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 |
Last 7 days
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 R 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.