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SwedenSoda Butte Cr at Park Bndry at Silver Gate water level
River gauge, Soda Butte Cr, Montana, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 8.0 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at Soda Butte Cr at Park Bndry at Silver Gate: the gauge reads 0.71 ft, below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 0.69 ft – 0.76 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 3.85 ftJune 30, 2011
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
What happens at each level
- 6.00 ft
- Bankfull stage.
- 3.85 ft
- Record stage---(6/30/2011).
- 0.71 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.85 ft | June 30, 2011 |
| 2 | 3.83 ft | June 5, 2010 |
| 3 | 3.67 ft | May 31, 2020 |
| 4 | 3.62 ft | June 5, 2012 |
| 5 | 3.52 ft | June 8, 2017 |
| 6 | 3.51 ft | May 27, 2014 |
| 7 | 3.49 ft | June 1, 2002 |
| 8 | 3.43 ft | May 30, 2018 |
| 9 | 3.38 ft | June 6, 2019 |
| 10 | 3.37 ft | June 5, 2021 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar River near Tower Ranger Station YNPRiver gauge, Lamar River | 1.02 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 20 mi |
| West Rosebud Creek near Roscoe MTRiver gauge, West Rosebud Creek | 87.5 cfs | Normal | −2.1 cfs | 21 mi |
| W Rosebud Cr at Emerald Lake Campground near RoscoeRiver gauge, W Rosebud Cr | 92.8 cfs | High | +1.7 cfs | 23 mi |
| Rock Creek near Red Lodge MTRiver gauge, Rock Creek | 54.4 cfs | Low | ±0 | 33 mi |
| Boiling River at Mammoth,YNPRiver gauge, Boiling River | 20.5 cfs | Low | ±0 | 34 mi |
| Gardner River near Mammoth, YNPRiver gauge, Gardner River | 106 cfs | Low | −3.0 cfs | 34 mi |
| Yellowstone River at Yellowstone Lake Outlet YNPRiver gauge, Yellowstone River | 2.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 35 mi |
| East Boulder River below Dry Fork Cr near McleodRiver gauge, East Boulder River | 9.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 35 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Soda Butte Cr at Park Bndry at Silver Gate today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 04:45 PM MDT, the water level was 0.71 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Soda Butte Cr at Park Bndry at Silver Gate rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Soda Butte Cr at Park Bndry at Silver Gate normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Soda Butte Cr at Park Bndry at Silver Gate?
The highest level on record is 3.85 ft on June 30, 2011.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:06187915(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.00283, -110.00187(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 | 0.71 ft | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 8.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Soda Butte Cr at Park Bndry at Silver Gate (usgs:06187915). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/soda-butte-cr-at-park-bndry-at-silver-gate
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