Bitterroot River near Missoula MT
Is Bitterroot River near Missoula MT flooding right now?
Bitterroot River near Missoula MT measured 3.72 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.3 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.72 ft
Streamflow
1,240 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.55 ft on Tue, Jun 20, 1899.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 11.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.55 ft | 1899-06-20 |
| 13.4 ft | 1974-06-18 |
| 13.11 ft | 1997-05-19 |
| 12.65 ft | 2003-06-01 |
| 12.23 ft | 2018-05-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Fork below Missoula MT | 4.3 mi | Missoula County |
| Clark Fork above Missoula MT | 6.6 mi | Missoula County |
| Clark Fork at Turah Bridge near Bonner MT | 11.4 mi | Missoula County |
| Bitterroot River near Florence MT | 13.7 mi | Ravalli County |
| Blackfoot River near Bonner MT | 14.8 mi | Missoula 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.