Gros Ventre River at Kelly water level

Name: Gros Ventre River at Kelly water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Gros Ventre River, Wyoming, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.18ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 318 cfs
Water temperature: 47 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Gros Ventre River at Kelly, where the gauge shows 4.18 ft.

It is 3.82 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 4.17 ft – 4.38 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The water temperature at the gauge is 47 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.87 ftJune 8, 2017

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 8.00 ft.

What happens at each level

9.95 ft: Record stage and flow (6,960 cfs)--(6/16/1998).
9.00 ft: Flooding of low lying areas increases and becomes more widespread. Highway 89 pathway is totally inundated with water. Water may begin to flow through Gros Ventre Campground sites that are near the river. River begins undercutting the Gros Ventre Road.
8.00 ft: Flood stage. Flooding of low lying areas. Highway 89 pathway begins to flood.
7.00 ft: Bankfull stage.
4.18 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.87 ft	June 8, 2017
2	9.12 ft	June 1, 2018
3	9.05 ft	June 18, 2017
4	8.94 ft	June 19, 2018
5	8.72 ft	June 1, 2020
6	8.02 ft	June 8, 2019
7	7.29 ft	June 2, 2015
8	7.21 ft	June 8, 2016
9	4.82 ft	May 28, 2014

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:42 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 10 hr, 52 min First quarter 57%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Snake River at MooseRiver gauge, Snake River	8.90 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	5.2 mi
Granite Creek above Granite C Supplemental, near MooseRiver gauge, Granite Creek	11.0 cfs	Normal	±0	9 mi
Cache Creek near JacksonRiver gauge, Cache Creek	5.0 cfs	Low	±0	12 mi
Flat Creek below Cache Creek, near JacksonRiver gauge, Flat Creek	1.82 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	14 mi
Fish Creek at WilsonRiver gauge, Fish Creek	2.37 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	15 mi
Jackson Lake and Jackson LakeLake	6,734.18 ft	Very low		16 mi
Snake River near MoranRiver gauge, Snake River	285 cfs	Normal	±0	17 mi
Pacific Creek at MoranRiver gauge, Pacific Creek	4.28 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Gros Ventre River at Kelly?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 3.82 ft below it.

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 Gros Ventre River at Kelly today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 02:00 AM MDT, the water level was 4.18 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Gros Ventre River at Kelly rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Gros Ventre River at Kelly normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Gros Ventre River at Kelly?

The highest level on record is 9.87 ft on June 8, 2017.

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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:13014500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 43.62089, -110.62306 (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	4.18 ft	2026-10-19 08:00	Provisional
Flow	318 cfs	2026-10-19 08:00	Provisional
Water temperature	47 °F	2026-10-19 08:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Gros Ventre River at Kelly (usgs:13014500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/gros-ventre-river-at-kelly

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