Madison River near West Yellowstone — Water Level & Flow
USGS gauge 06037500 reports gage height, discharge and water temperature from Madison River near West Yellowstone in MT. Big Buoy shows the latest reading with a 7-day hydrograph, alongside National Weather Service flood categories where they are published.
Latest reading
As of October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC, USGS gauge 06037500 on Madison River near West Yellowstone recorded gage height 1.63 ft, discharge 296 cfs, and water temperature 51°F.
Yellowstone National Park river levels — Madison River near West Yellowstone is one of the gauges covered there.
Stage vs. flow — how to read a river gauge
Discharge (flow, in cubic feet per second) is comparable between gauges and is usually the better number for judging whether a river is up or down. Gage height is the water surface in feet above each gauge's own local datum, so it is local: the same 4 ft describes different rivers at two different gauges, and it is not the depth of the water. A gauge that reports nothing is shown as not reported — never as zero.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the water level on Madison River near West Yellowstone?
- Gage height at Madison River near West Yellowstone was 1.63 ft. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC at USGS gauge 06037500 (Madison River near West Yellowstone, MT). Gage height is the water surface above this gauge’s own local datum, not the depth of the river.
- What is the flow on Madison River near West Yellowstone?
- Discharge at Madison River near West Yellowstone was 296 cubic feet per second. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC at USGS gauge 06037500 (Madison River near West Yellowstone, MT). Discharge is comparable between gauges in a way gage height is not.
- What is the water temperature in Madison River near West Yellowstone?
- Water temperature at Madison River near West Yellowstone was 51°F. Measured October 19, 2026 at 18:30 UTC at USGS gauge 06037500 (Madison River near West Yellowstone, MT).
- Where is USGS gauge 06037500?
- Madison River near West Yellowstone, MT (USGS 06037500) reports from 44.657°N, 111.068°W in MT.
- How often does USGS gauge 06037500 update?
- This station records about every 15 minutes and transmits hourly, so a reading can be up to an hour old when you see it. Readings past three times the reporting interval are shown as last reported rather than as current conditions.
Data: USGS National Water Information System. Flood categories: NOAA/National Weather Service.