Big Hole River near Melrose MT
Is Big Hole River near Melrose MT flooding right now?
Big Hole River near Melrose MT measured 1.42 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 4.6 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.42 ft
Streamflow
342 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 8.09 ft on Mon, Jun 9, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7.5 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 6.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 8.09 ft | 1997-06-09 |
| 8.04 ft | 1972-06-10 |
| 7.88 ft | 1964-06-09 |
| 7.76 ft | 1948-06-03 |
| 7.72 ft | 1942-05-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Creek below Brownes Lake near Glen MT | 5.6 mi | Beaverhead County |
| Big Hole River near Glen MT | 9.2 mi | Madison County |
| Big Hole River at Maiden Rock near Divide MT | 12.2 mi | Beaverhead County |
| Moose Creek above MacLean Creek, near Divide, MT | 15.0 mi | Silver Bow County |
| Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges MT | 15.6 mi | Madison 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.