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SwedenHebgen Lake near West Yellowstone water level
Lake, Hebgen Lake, Montana, United States
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Surface elevation
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey reports Hebgen Lake near West Yellowstone at 6,529.89 ft. The agency publishes no normal range or warning level for this lake yet, so there is nothing to judge the number against.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 6,529.84 ft – 6,529.98 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Boating and fishing at Hebgen Lake near West Yellowstone
Use the recent trend to judge conditions. A fast rise or fall shows up at docks and beaches within days.
Conditions at the shore change with the level, so check with the agency that runs the lake before a trip.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison River below Hebgen Lake near Grayling MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 707 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 0.2 mi |
| Madison River at Kirby Ranch near Cameron MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 779 cfs | Low | −9.0 cfs | 12 mi |
| Henrys Lake and Henrys LakeLake | 12.89 ft | Low | 18 mi | |
| Henrys Fork near LakeRiver gauge, Henrys Fork | 0.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Madison River near West YellowstoneRiver gauge, Madison River | 296 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Gibbon River at Madison Jct, YNPRiver gauge, Gibbon River | 66.9 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Firehole River near West Yellowstone MTRiver gauge, Firehole River | 200 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Gallatin River above Deer Creek, near Big SkyRiver gauge, Gallatin River | 232 cfs | Very low | −5.0 cfs | 31 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Hebgen Lake near West Yellowstone really 6,529.89 ft deep?
No. 6,529.89 ft is the height of the water surface above sea level (or the agency's vertical datum), not the depth of the water.
What is the water level of Hebgen Lake near West Yellowstone today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 AM MDT, the surface elevation was 6,529.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Hebgen Lake near West Yellowstone rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Hebgen Lake near West Yellowstone normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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:06038000(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.86361, -111.33556(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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface elevation | 6,529.89 ft | 2026-10-20 12:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Hebgen Lake near West Yellowstone (usgs:06038000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/hebgen-lake-near-west-yellowstone
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