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River conditions near Three Forks, MT

10 river gauges within 75 miles of Three Forks; 9 are Fishable/Floatable right now. The closest is Gallatin River at Logan, about 5 miles away.

Updated Oct 24, 2:37 PM PDT · USGS data, provisional

GaugeDistanceFlowStatusVs. normal
Gallatin River at Logan, MT5 mi756 cfsFishable/Floatable49th
Missouri River at Toston, MT19 mi3,720 cfsFishable/Floatable32nd
Madison River below Ennis Lake, near McAllister, MT28 mi1,410 cfsFishable/Floatable28th
Gallatin River near Gallatin Gateway, MT30 mi419 cfsFishable/Floatable49th
Madison River near Cameron, MT46 mi994 cfsFishable/Floatable20th
Yellowstone River near Livingston, MT52 mi1,630 cfsFishable/Floatable25th
Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges, MT56 mi290 cfsFishable/Floatable35th
Big Hole River near Melrose, MT61 mi657 cfsHigh but doable84th
Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs, MT65 mi1,250 cfsFishable/Floatable38th
Beaverhead River at Dillon, MT71 mi159 cfsFishable/Floatable46th

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.