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SwedenClarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MT water level
River gauge, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Montana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 458 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MT, where the gauge shows 1.84 ft.
It is 7.16 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.83 ft – 2.08 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.09 ftJune 14, 2022
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.09 ft | June 14, 2022 |
| 2 | 9.50 ft | June 1, 2020 |
| 3 | 9.30 ft | June 12, 1997 |
| 4 | 9.27 ft | July 6, 2011 |
| 5 | 9.20 ft | June 8, 1932 |
| 6 | 9.19 ft | June 15, 1996 |
| 7 | 9.11 ft | May 29, 2018 |
| 8 | 8.91 ft | May 29, 2014 |
| 9 | 8.70 ft | June 9, 2017 |
| 10 | 8.66 ft | June 1, 2003 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River near Belfry MTRiver gauge, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River | 0.43 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 33 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Creek near Boyd MTRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 23.8 cfs | Low | −0.9 cfs | 19 mi |
| Red Lodge Cr above Cooney Re near Boyd MTRiver gauge, Red Lodge Cr | 46.1 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Stillwater River near AbsarokeeRiver gauge, Stillwater River | 1.54 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Yellowstone River at Billings MTRiver gauge, Yellowstone River | 2.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 29 mi |
| Rock Creek near Red Lodge MTRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 56.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Clarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MT?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 7.16 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Clarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MT today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:30 PM MDT, the water level was 1.84 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Clarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Clarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MT normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MT?
The highest level on record is 13.09 ft on June 14, 2022.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06208500(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.46571, -108.84411(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.84 ft | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 458 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Clarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MT (usgs:06208500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/clarks-fork-yellowstone-river-at-edgar-mt
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer