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SwedenMadison River at Kirby Ranch near Cameron MT water level
River gauge, Madison River, Montana, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 788 cfs
- Water temperature
- 55 °F
History
What this means
The Madison River at Kirby Ranch near Cameron MT is running below normal at 1.73 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 1.72 ft and 1.74 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 55 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 3.97 ftJune 7, 1996
Floating and fishing near Madison River at Kirby Ranch near Cameron MT
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.97 ft | June 7, 1996 |
| 2 | 3.68 ft | June 24, 2011 |
| 3 | 3.54 ft | October 23, 1959 |
| 4 | 3.50 ft | June 14, 1995 |
| 5 | 3.49 ft | September 2, 2008 |
| 6 | 3.41 ft | June 10, 2010 |
| 7 | 3.40 ft | June 26, 1998 |
| 8 | 3.38 ft | May 26, 2006 |
| 9 | 3.32 ft | June 16, 1999 |
| 10 | 3.15 ft | May 31, 1993 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Madison River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison River near West YellowstoneRiver gauge, Madison River | 296 cfs | Very low | −7.0 cfs | 30 mi |
| Madison River below Hebgen Lake near Grayling MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 707 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Madison River near Cameron MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 949 cfs | Low | +23.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| Madison River at EnnisRiver gauge, Madison River | 4.50 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 32 mi |
| Madison River above powerplant near McAllister MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 101 cfs | Low | −2.0 cfs | 41 mi |
| Madison River below Ennis Lake near McAllister MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 1,210 cfs | Low | ±0 | 42 mi |
| Madison River near Norris MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 4.04 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 50 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrys Lake and Henrys LakeLake | 12.89 ft | Low | 23 mi | |
| Henrys Fork near LakeRiver gauge, Henrys Fork | 0.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Gallatin River above Deer Creek, near Big SkyRiver gauge, Gallatin River | 232 cfs | Very low | −5.0 cfs | 33 mi |
| Island Park ReservoirReservoir | 6,281.94 ft | Low | 34 mi | |
| Henrys Fork near Island ParkRiver gauge, Henrys Fork | 91.9 cfs | Very low | +2.0 cfs | 34 mi |
| Ruby River above reservoir near AlderRiver gauge, Ruby River | 98.3 cfs | Low | −2.7 cfs | 35 mi |
| Ruby River below reservoir near AlderRiver gauge, Ruby River | 52.2 cfs | Low | −1.2 cfs | 36 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 Madison River at Kirby Ranch near Cameron MT today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 03:30 PM MDT, the water level was 1.73 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Madison River at Kirby Ranch near Cameron MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Madison River at Kirby Ranch near Cameron MT 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 Madison River at Kirby Ranch near Cameron MT?
The highest level on record is 3.97 ft on June 7, 1996.
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:06038800(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.88866, -111.58089(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 | 1.73 ft | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 788 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 55 °F | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Madison River at Kirby Ranch near Cameron MT (usgs:06038800). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/madison-river-at-kirby-ranch-near-cameron-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