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SwedenGallatin River near Gallatin Gateway water level
River gauge, Gallatin River, Montana, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 350 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway reads 1.37 ft, a normal level.
It is 4.63 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.37 ft and 1.40 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
- 7.38 ftJune 17, 1974
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 6.00 ft, still 4.63 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 7.20 ft
- Small bridge near gallatin gateway and a few homes west of town are beginning to flood.
- 7.10 ft
- Water flows over road connecting two bridges over gallatin river. Three forest service campgrounds flood, including the one at squaw creek.
- 7.00 ft
- Minor roads in gallatin gateway covered with water.
- 6.30 ft
- Water flows over the axtell and irwin bridges.
- 6.10 ft
- Flooding of the lowlands along the gallatin river.
- 6.00 ft
- Water flows over roads as well as several smalller bridges. Several forest service campgrounds as well as some home west of town begin to flood.
- 5.00 ft
- Gallatin river on west side of gallatin gateway can come out of banks at mill road near where the road crosses the river. Water may work into area yards and fields, and may encroach onto mill road.
- 1.37 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.38 ft | June 17, 1974 |
| 2 | 6.71 ft | June 2, 1997 |
| 3 | 6.70 ft | June 13, 2022 |
| 4 | 6.51 ft | June 30, 2011 |
| 5 | 6.50 ft | June 6, 1991 |
| 6 | 6.49 ft | June 27, 1971 |
| 7 | 6.48 ft | June 9, 1970 |
| 8 | 6.31 ft | June 6, 1995 |
| 9 | 6.27 ft | July 4, 1975 |
| 10 | 6.23 ft | June 15, 1959 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Gallatin River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin River above Deer Creek, near Big SkyRiver gauge, Gallatin River | 232 cfs | Very low | −5.0 cfs | 14 mi |
| Gallatin River at Logan MTRiver gauge, Gallatin River | 4.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 28 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyalite C at Hyalite R S near Bozeman MTRiver gauge, Hyalite C | 24.7 cfs | Low | −2.1 cfs | 11 mi |
| Madison River above powerplant near McAllister MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 101 cfs | Low | −2.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| Madison River below Ennis Lake near McAllister MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 1,210 cfs | Low | +10.0 cfs | 18 mi |
| E Gallatin R above Water Reclamation Fa near Bozeman MTRiver gauge, E Gallatin R | 100 cfs | Very high | +3.7 cfs | 19 mi |
| Willow Creek near Harrison MTRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 15.4 cfs | Low | −0.4 cfs | 28 mi |
| Madison River near Cameron MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 926 cfs | Low | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Jefferson River near Three Forks MTRiver gauge, Jefferson River | 3.31 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 32 mi |
| Yellowstone River near LivingstonRiver gauge, Yellowstone River | −0.10 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway?
The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.63 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 Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 PM MDT, the water level was 1.37 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway?
The highest level on record is 7.38 ft on June 17, 1974.
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:06043500(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.49730, -111.27071(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NGVD29
- 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 | 1.37 ft | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 350 cfs | 2026-10-20 18:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway (usgs:06043500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/gallatin-river-near-gallatin-gateway
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