Bitterroot River at Bell Crossing near Victor MT

Ravalli County, Montana · USGS gauge 12350250 · NWS VICM8 · Bitterroot River flood status · Montana river levels

Is Bitterroot River at Bell Crossing near Victor MT flooding right now?

No — Bitterroot River at Bell Crossing near Victor MT is at 4.45 ft, 7.0 ft below its 11.5 ft flood stage, as of 55 min ago.

Gauge height
4.45 ft
as of 55 min ago
Streamflow
299 cfs
data refreshed 9 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 11.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.4 ft on Sun, Jun 12, 2022.

Flood forecast

NWS forecast, issued 19 hours ago. Forecasts are issued for select river points and update through the day.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action11 ft6.5 ft below
Minor flood11.5 ft7.0 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
11.4 ft2022-06-12
10.93 ft2021-06-05
10.82 ft2003-05-31
10.67 ft1997-05-18
10.67 ft2011-06-08

Nearby gauges

GaugeDistanceCounty
Bitterroot River near Florence MT13.6 miRavalli County
Skalkaho Creek near Hamilton MT21.2 miRavalli County
Rock Cr below canal diversion, near Darby, MT26.2 miRavalli County
Lake Como Spillway near Darby, MT26.5 miRavalli County
WALTON CREEK NR POWELL RANGER STATION ID26.9 miIdaho County
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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast