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SwedenGibbon River at Madison Jct, YNP water level
River gauge, Gibbon River, Wyoming, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 66.9 cfs
- Water temperature
- 46 °F
History
What this means
At 4.66 ft, the Gibbon River at Madison Jct, YNP is far below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.66 ft and 4.71 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 46 °F.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.91 ftJune 13, 2022
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.
What happens at each level
- 6.43 ft
- Record stage and flow--1,110 cfs (6/8/2011).
- 5.50 ft
- Bankfull stage.
- 4.66 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.91 ft | June 13, 2022 |
| 2 | 6.43 ft | June 8, 2011 |
| 3 | 6.31 ft | May 20, 2008 |
| 4 | 6.29 ft | May 24, 2018 |
| 5 | 5.98 ft | May 13, 2017 |
| 6 | 5.97 ft | May 20, 2009 |
| 7 | 5.93 ft | May 16, 2001 |
| 8 | 5.76 ft | May 23, 23 |
| 9 | 5.73 ft | May 26, 2014 |
| 10 | 5.63 ft | May 17, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firehole River near West Yellowstone MTRiver gauge, Firehole River | 200 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 1.4 mi |
| Tantalus Creek at Norris Junction, YNPRiver gauge, Tantalus Creek | 4.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Madison River near West YellowstoneRiver gauge, Madison River | 296 cfs | Very low | −7.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Firehole River at Old Faithful, YNPRiver gauge, Firehole River | 37.7 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Yellowstone River at Yellowstone Lake Outlet YNPRiver gauge, Yellowstone River | 2.92 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 24 mi |
| Henrys Fork near LakeRiver gauge, Henrys Fork | 0.3 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Henrys Lake and Henrys LakeLake | 12.89 ft | Low | 24 mi | |
| Boiling River at Mammoth,YNPRiver gauge, Boiling River | 20.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 25 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 Gibbon River at Madison Jct, YNP today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 10:00 AM MDT, the water level was 4.66 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Gibbon River at Madison Jct, YNP rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Gibbon River at Madison Jct, 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 Gibbon River at Madison Jct, YNP?
The highest level on record is 6.91 ft on June 13, 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.
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:06037100(Agency page)- Coordinates
44.64080, -110.86106(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 | 4.66 ft | 2026-10-19 16:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 66.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:00 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 46 °F | 2026-10-19 16:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Gibbon River at Madison Jct, YNP (usgs:06037100). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/gibbon-river-at-madison-jct-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