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Clarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MT water level

River gauge, Clarks Fork Yellowstone River, Montana, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.86ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
466 cfs
5 10 Highest onrecord 13.09 ft Minor floodstage 9.00 ft

History

History
1.861.88ftOct 16Oct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 191.861.88ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 19
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Clarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MT, where the gauge shows 1.86 ft.

It is 7.14 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.85 ft – 1.91 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 %.

RankLevelDate
113.09 ftJune 14, 2022
29.50 ftJune 1, 2020
39.30 ftJune 12, 1997
49.27 ftJuly 6, 2011
59.20 ftJune 8, 1932
69.19 ftJune 15, 1996
79.11 ftMay 29, 2018
88.91 ftMay 29, 2014
98.70 ftJune 9, 2017
108.66 ftJune 1, 2003

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:37 AM Sunset 06:24 PM Daylight 10 hr, 47 min First quarter 61%

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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 0.47 ft Below flood stage ±0 33 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Willow Creek near Boyd MTRiver gauge, Willow Creek 23.0 cfs Low −2.6 cfs 19 mi
Red Lodge Cr above Cooney Re near Boyd MTRiver gauge, Red Lodge Cr 44.9 cfs Normal −2.3 cfs 20 mi
Stillwater River near AbsarokeeRiver gauge, Stillwater River 1.56 ft Below flood stage −0.01 ft 28 mi
Yellowstone River at Billings MTRiver gauge, Yellowstone River 2.92 ft Below flood stage −0.04 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 7.14 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 19, 2026, 10:30 AM MDT, the water level was 1.86 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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.86 ft 2026-10-19 16:30 Provisional
Flow 466 cfs 2026-10-19 16:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Clarks Fork Yellowstone River at Edgar MT (usgs:06208500). Accessed October 19, 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.