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SwedenMadison River near Cameron MT water level
River gauge, Madison River, Montana, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 926 cfs
- Water temperature
- 48 °F
History
What this means
At 2.16 ft, the Madison River near Cameron MT is below normal for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.15 ft and 2.18 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that. The water temperature at the gauge is 48 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 8.83 ftJanuary 10, 1962
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.83 ft | January 10, 1962 |
| 2 | 8.69 ft | February 20, 1957 |
| 3 | 8.37 ft | February 27, 1955 |
| 4 | 8.11 ft | February 23, 1956 |
| 5 | 5.31 ft | June 11, 1970 |
| 6 | 4.82 ft | June 24, 2011 |
| 7 | 4.61 ft | June 7, 1952 |
| 8 | 4.38 ft | May 28, 1969 |
| 9 | 4.18 ft | June 13, 1953 |
| 10 | 4.13 ft | June 13, 1968 |
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 | 52 mi |
| Madison River below Hebgen Lake near Grayling MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 707 cfs | Low | ±0 | 32 mi |
| Madison River at Kirby Ranch near Cameron MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 779 cfs | Low | −9.0 cfs | 25 mi |
| Madison River at EnnisRiver gauge, Madison River | 4.49 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Madison River above powerplant near McAllister MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 103 cfs | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Madison River below Ennis Lake near McAllister MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 1,210 cfs | Low | +10.0 cfs | 19 mi |
| Madison River near Norris MTRiver gauge, Madison River | 4.04 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 27 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby River below reservoir near AlderRiver gauge, Ruby River | 52.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Ruby River above reservoir near AlderRiver gauge, Ruby River | 101 cfs | Low | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Gallatin River above Deer Creek, near Big SkyRiver gauge, Gallatin River | 237 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 27 mi |
| Gallatin River near Gallatin GatewayRiver gauge, Gallatin River | 1.38 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 30 mi |
| Willow Creek near Harrison MTRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 15.8 cfs | Low | −5.5 cfs | 34 mi |
| Ruby River near Twin Bridges MTRiver gauge, Ruby River | 158 cfs | Low | ±0 | 34 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 near Cameron MT today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 PM MDT, the water level was 2.16 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Madison River near Cameron MT rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Madison River 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 near Cameron MT?
The highest level on record is 8.83 ft on January 10, 1962.
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:06040000(Agency page)- Coordinates
45.23313, -111.75163(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 | 2.16 ft | 2026-10-19 18:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 926 cfs | 2026-10-19 18:15 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 48 °F | 2026-10-19 18:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Madison River near Cameron MT (usgs:06040000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/montana/madison-river-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