OFFICIAL HYDROGRAPHIC OBSERVATION REPORT US

Madison River Water Level & Telemetry

Gauge Station: Madison River Near West Yellowstone • Rocky Mountains• United States

● NORMAL FLOW

Water Level (STAGE)

1.63 ft

Relative to baseline datum

Discharge / Flow

296 ft3/s

Instantaneous volumetric discharge

Water Temperature

13.1 deg C

Gauge sensor thermistor

VERIFIED TELEMETRY • SOURCE: USGS NWIS • GAUGE ID: 06037500 • COORD: 44.657°, -111.068°

OBSERVED: Oct 2, 2026, 9:43 AM

Madison River Where It Flows & Gauge Station

HYDROGRAPHIC MAP & GAUGING LOCATION

Start (Source)──➔3 Station Reach──➔End (Mouth)

PRECIPITATION RADAR

Water Level & Flow Hydrograph (Madison River)

WATER LEVEL & FLOW HYDROGRAPH: GAGE HEIGHT, FT (ft)

CURRENT READING: 1.63 ft

Recorded Telemetry

Continuous Observations

GEOGRAPHIC COURSE & HYDROLOGICAL REACH

Where It Flows: Madison River

The Madison River is a vital waterway situated within United States, flowing predominantly across the Rocky Mountains basin. Continuous hydrological surveillance at the Madison River Near West Yellowstone gauging station (coordinates: 44.6571°N, -111.0680°W) allows real-time quantification of upstream runoff, seasonal snowmelt pulses, and meteorological flood crests.

COUNTRY

United States

REGION / STATE

Rocky Mountains

CATCHMENT BASIN

Regional Watershed

GAUGING LOCATION

Madison River Near W

MONITORING STATIONS & GAUGES ALONG (3) UPSTREAM & DOWNSTREAM POINTS

Station / Location	REGION / STATE	Coordinates	Station ID	Action
Madison River Near West Yellowstone CURRENT GAUGE	Rocky Mountains	44.657°, -111.068°	06037500	Viewing
Madison River below Hebgen Lake near Grayling Mount	Rocky Mountains	44.866°, -111.339°	06038500	View Level →
Madison River At Kirby Ranch near Cameron Mount	Rocky Mountains	44.889°, -111.581°	06038800	View Level →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT WATER LEVELS

Frequently Asked Questions About Water Levels: Madison River

What is the current Madison River water level today? ↓

As of the latest continuous telemetry report, the Madison River water level at Madison River Near West Yellowstone is measured at 1.63 ft with an observed discharge of 296 ft3/s.

Where is the official monitoring gauge for Madison River located? ↓

The primary monitoring station for Madison River is located at coordinates 44.6571° Latitude and -111.0680° Longitude in Rocky Mountains. Telemetry is recorded under site identifier 06037500.

What are normal water levels and flood stages for Madison River? ↓

Typical hydrological levels on the Madison River generally fluctuate within the standard median band and seasonal bankfull discharge. When stage exceeds these parameters, localized bank overflow and flood advisories may be triggered.

Where does the Madison River flow? ↓

The Madison River courses through United States across the Rocky Mountains basin. It provides critical natural drainage and freshwater replenishment across its catchment reach.