Yellowstone River near Sidney MT
Is Yellowstone River near Sidney MT flooding right now?
Yellowstone River near Sidney MT measured 1.26 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 17.7 ft below its 19 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.26 ft
Streamflow
2,720 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 19 ft, with major flooding at 21.7 ft. The highest crest on record was 24.03 ft on Sun, Mar 6, 1994.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 15.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 19 ft | 17.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 18.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 21.7 ft | 20.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 24.03 ft | 1994-03-06 |
| 22.08 ft | 2011-03-19 |
| 21.92 ft | 2011-05-25 |
| 21.85 ft | 1947-03-22 |
| 21.67 ft | 1971-02-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone River No. 1 near Fairview, MT | 10.4 mi | McKenzie County |
| Yellowstone River No. 2 near Cartwright, ND | 15.5 mi | McKenzie County |
| Yellowstone River No. 3 near Buford, ND | 19.0 mi | McKenzie County |
| Charbonneau Creek near Charbonneau, ND | 20.6 mi | McKenzie County |
| Missouri River No. 6 near Buford, ND | 22.4 mi | McKenzie 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.