River conditions near Billings, MT
3 river gauges within 75 miles of Billings; 3 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Yellowstone River at Billings, about 4 miles away.
Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional
| Gauge | Distance | Flow | Status | Vs. normal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone River at Billings, MT | 4 mi | 3,110 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 20th |
| Bighorn River below Yellowtail Afterbay Dam, near St. Xavier, MT | 45 mi | 1,780 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 17th |
| Stillwater River near Absarokee, MT | 45 mi | 435 cfs | Fishable/Floatable | 32nd |
Distances are straight-line miles from the city's point in the U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer to the USGS gauge coordinates. They are not driving distances, and a gauge can be on a river reach that is far from the road or access you would use. Showing up to 12 gauges within 75 miles, nearest first.
Percentiles compare today's flow with that gauge's own history for the date. How to read a status.
Data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Readings are provisional and subject to revision. Flowcast statuses are automated comparisons with each gauge's own history, not safety ratings or fishing reports. Check local conditions, weather, regulations and closures before you go. Rivers can change quickly.