Bitterroot River at Bell Crossing near Victor MT
Is Bitterroot River at Bell Crossing near Victor MT flooding right now?
Bitterroot River at Bell Crossing near Victor MT measured 4.90 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.6 ft below its 11.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.90 ft
Streamflow
589 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.4 ft on Sun, Jun 12, 2022.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11.5 ft | 6.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.4 ft | 2022-06-12 |
| 10.93 ft | 2021-06-05 |
| 10.82 ft | 2003-05-31 |
| 10.67 ft | 1997-05-18 |
| 10.67 ft | 2011-06-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bitterroot River near Florence MT | 13.6 mi | Ravalli County |
| Skalkaho Creek near Hamilton MT | 21.2 mi | Ravalli County |
| Rock Creek below canal diversion, near Darby, MT | 26.2 mi | Ravalli County |
| Lake Como Spillway near Darby, MT | 26.5 mi | Ravalli County |
| Walton Creek near Powell Ranger Station ID | 26.9 mi | Idaho 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.