Is the Madison River flooding?
The Madison River is tracked by 8 USGS streamgauges in Montana. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Madison River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 of 8 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Montana river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Madison River near West Yellowstone, MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 3.78 ft on 18 May 1996, carrying 2,820 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1914 (99 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.62 ft, 2.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison River near West Yellowstone, MT | No flood stage defined | 1.62 ft | — | |
| Madison River below Hebgen Lake near Grayling MT | No flood stage defined | 1.61 ft | — | |
| Madison River at Kirby Ranch near Cameron MT | No flood stage defined | 1.78 ft | — | |
| Madison River near Cameron MT | No flood stage defined | 2.16 ft | — | |
| Madison River at Ennis, MT | No flood stage defined | 4.42 ft | — | |
| Madison River above powerplant near McAllister MT | No flood stage defined | 3.12 ft | — | |
| Madison River below Ennis Lake near McAllister MT | No flood stage defined | 3.51 ft | — | |
| Madison River near Norris MT | No flood stage defined | 4.00 ft | — |