Lamar River near Tower Ranger Station YNP water level

Name: Lamar River near Tower Ranger Station YNP water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Lamar River, Wyoming, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.03ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM MDT (39 min ago)

Flow: 145 cfs
Water temperature: 44 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Lamar River near Tower Ranger Station YNP, where the gauge shows 1.03 ft.

It is 13.97 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.02 ft – 1.08 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 44 °F.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 17.19 ftJune 13, 2022

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 15.00 ft.

What happens at each level

12.15 ft: Record stage and flow---19,500 cfs (6/10/1996).
1.03 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	17.19 ft	June 13, 2022
2	12.15 ft	June 10, 1996
3	11.50 ft	June 5, 2010
4	11.46 ft	June 5, 1997
5	11.12 ft	May 31, 2020
6	10.75 ft	June 24, 2011
7	10.69 ft	May 29, 2014
8	10.48 ft	May 29, 2003
9	10.10 ft	June 12, 1927
10	10.08 ft	May 26, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:43 AM Sunset 06:31 PM Daylight 10 hr, 48 min First quarter 63%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Boiling River at Mammoth,YNPRiver gauge, Boiling River	20.5 cfs	Low	±0	15 mi
Gardner River near Mammoth, YNPRiver gauge, Gardner River	109 cfs	Low	±0	15 mi
Soda Butte Cr at Park Bndry at Silver GateRiver gauge, Soda Butte Cr	8.0 cfs	Low	−0.3 cfs	20 mi
Tantalus Creek at Norris Junction, YNPRiver gauge, Tantalus Creek	3.9 cfs	Normal	−0.5 cfs	21 mi
Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs MTRiver gauge, Yellowstone River	1.29 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	23 mi
Yellowstone River at Yellowstone Lake Outlet YNPRiver gauge, Yellowstone River	2.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	25 mi
Gibbon River at Madison Jct, YNPRiver gauge, Gibbon River	71.6 cfs	Very low	−1.6 cfs	30 mi
Firehole River near West Yellowstone MTRiver gauge, Firehole River	200 cfs	Very low	±0	31 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Lamar River near Tower Ranger Station YNP?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 13.97 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 Lamar River near Tower Ranger Station YNP today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 05:15 PM MDT, the water level was 1.03 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Lamar River near Tower Ranger Station YNP rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Lamar River near Tower Ranger Station YNP normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lamar River near Tower Ranger Station YNP?

The highest level on record is 17.19 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.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:06188000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 44.92818, -110.39427 (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	1.03 ft	2026-10-19 23:15	Provisional
Flow	145 cfs	2026-10-19 23:15	Provisional
Water temperature	44 °F	2026-10-19 23:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Lamar River near Tower Ranger Station YNP (usgs:06188000). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/wyoming/lamar-river-near-tower-ranger-station-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