Belt Creek near Monarch MT
Is Belt Creek near Monarch MT flooding right now?
Belt Creek near Monarch MT measured 2.21 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.3 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.21 ft
Streamflow
43 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.32 ft on Fri, May 22, 1981.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 7.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.32 ft | 1981-05-22 |
| 10.12 ft | 1953-06-04 |
| 7.74 ft | 1964-06-09 |
| 7.02 ft | 2023-05-06 |
| 6.8 ft | 2013-06-03 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Big Otter Creek near Belt MT | 9.7 mi | Cascade County |
| Anaconda Drain at Belt MT | 12.1 mi | Cascade County |
| Number Five Coulee below Giffen Spring near Stockett | 14.2 mi | Cascade County |
| Cottonwood Creek near Stockett MT | 15.3 mi | Cascade County |
| Sand Coulee Creek above Cottonwood Creek at Centerville | 15.8 mi | Cascade County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.