Yellowstone River at Glendive, MT
Is Yellowstone River at Glendive, MT flooding right now?
Yellowstone River at Glendive, MT measured 42.53 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 11.0 ft below its 53.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
42.53 ft
Streamflow
4,420 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 53.5 ft, with major flooding at 65 ft. The highest crest on record was 66 ft on Mon, Mar 15, 1920.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 51.5 ft | 9.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 53.5 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 60 ft | 17.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 65 ft | 22.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 66 ft | 1920-03-15 |
| 62.8 ft | 1969-03-20 |
| 62.3 ft | 1978-03-21 |
| 61.25 ft | 1971-02-16 |
| 60.5 ft | 1959-03-19 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cains Coulee at Glendive MT | 0.8 mi | Dawson County |
| Cherry Creek near Terry MT | 33.5 mi | Prairie County |
| Beaver Creek near Trotters, ND | 34.3 mi | Golden Valley County |
| Redwater River at Circle MT | 45.5 mi | McCone County |
| Yellowstone River near Sidney MT | 47.5 mi | Richland 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.