"yellowstone" H...(2022) Apr 2026

: A magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred on May 11, 2022, the strongest in the region since 2017.

: For the first time in 34 years, all entrances to the park were closed simultaneously. The North and Northeast entrances suffered severe road damage, cutting off gateway communities like Gardiner and Cooke City . "Yellowstone" H...(2022)

: Following a record-breaking 2021 (4.86 million visits), the 2022 floods led to a temporary "timed entry" or "Alternating License Plate System" to manage capacity during the partial reopening. : A magnitude 4

Beyond the floods, 2022 was a significant year for geological monitoring by the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (USGS) : : Following a record-breaking 2021 (4

: Despite the disruptions, 2022 trip reports noted significant activity, including Junction Butte wolf sightings and the annual bison and elk migrations.

: The Yellowstone River crested at 14.72 feet , shattering the previous 1918 record of 11.5 feet.