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SwedenFirehole River at Old Faithful, YNP water level
River gauge, Firehole River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 38.7 cfs
- Water temperature
- 47 °F
History
What this means
Low water at Firehole River at Old Faithful, YNP: the gauge reads 2.44 ft, far 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 2.42 ft – 2.45 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 47 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 4.26 ftJune 8, 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
- 4.00 ft
- BANKFULL STAGE.
- 2.44 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.26 ft | June 8, 2011 |
| 2 | 4.00 ft | June 5, 2010 |
| 3 | 3.74 ft | May 28, 2014 |
| 4 | 3.64 ft | June 9, 2012 |
| 5 | 3.60 ft | June 25, 2008 |
| 6 | 3.54 ft | May 28, 2009 |
| 7 | 3.37 ft | May 14, 2013 |
| 8 | 3.19 ft | May 21, 2007 |
| 9 | 3.07 ft | May 7, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Firehole River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firehole River near West Yellowstone MTRiver gauge, Firehole River | 198 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbon River at Madison Jct, YNPRiver gauge, Gibbon River | 66.9 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Madison River near West YellowstoneRiver gauge, Madison River | 303 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Tantalus Creek at Norris Junction, YNPRiver gauge, Tantalus Creek | 4.2 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 20 mi |
| Grassy Lake and Grassy LakeLake | 7,179.78 ft | Very low | 23 mi | |
| Yellowstone River at Yellowstone Lake Outlet YNPRiver gauge, Yellowstone River | 2.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 23 mi |
| Snake River above Jackson Lake at Flagg RanchRiver gauge, Snake River | 2.40 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 26 mi |
| Henrys Fork near LakeRiver gauge, Henrys Fork | 0.4 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 28 mi |
| Henrys Lake and Henrys LakeLake | 12.89 ft | Low | 28 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 Firehole River at Old Faithful, YNP today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 AM MDT, the water level was 2.44 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Firehole River at Old Faithful, YNP rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Firehole River at Old Faithful, YNP normal?
Very 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 Firehole River at Old Faithful, YNP?
The highest level on record is 4.26 ft on June 8, 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:06036805(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.45933, -110.82227(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 | 2.44 ft | 2026-10-20 06:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 38.7 cfs | 2026-10-20 06:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 47 °F | 2026-10-20 06:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Firehole River at Old Faithful, YNP (usgs:06036805). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/firehole-river-at-old-faithful-ynp
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