Streamflow characteristics of the Yellowstone River basin, Montana, through September 1982

Statistical summaries of streamflow data for selected stream-gaging sites are presented in this report to aid in appraising streamflow in the Yellowstone River basin. Streamflow records are presented for 71 gaging stations for the period of record. Streamflow record collection in the Yellowstone River basin began in 1889. For each gaging station selected for this report, a brief description is given for station location, drainage area, period of record, revisions of previously published records, type and history of gages, regulation and diversions, average discharge, and extremes of discharge. This information is followed by tables of monthly and annual flow statistics, flood-frequency data, low-flow and high-flow frequency data, and flow-duration data. (USGS)