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Yellowstone River

River

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Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
Use cautionGood conditions today

tributary of the Missouri River in North Dakota, Montana, and Wyoming in the United States

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Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. โ€” USGS gauge 06329640, as of Aug 22, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
Gage height
6.30 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for North Dakota yet โ€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MISSOURI RIVER NO. 5A AT BUFORD, ND (0.5 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Yellowstone River

H: 84ยฐ L: 52ยฐ
Sunny
Sunny
73ยฐ
|
Feels like 67ยฐ
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
37%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
5.1
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠCool but swimmable๐ŸงดHigh UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
65ยฐ
3 AM
Clear
60ยฐ
6 AM
Clear
52ยฐ
9 AM
Sunny
57ยฐ
12 PM
Sunny
73ยฐ
3 PM
Cloudy
81ยฐ
6 PM
Overcast
84ยฐ
9 PM
Overcast
75ยฐ

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yellowstone River?
Yellowstone River is a river in North Dakota.
Can you swim at Yellowstone River?
Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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North Dakota

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