Blacktail Creek above Grove Gulch, at Butte, MT
Is Blacktail Creek above Grove Gulch, at Butte, MT flooding right now?
Blacktail Creek above Grove Gulch, at Butte, MT measured 4.37 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.3 ft below its 8.7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.37 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8.7 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.42 ft on Thu, Jul 31, 2025.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 8.7 ft | 4.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.42 ft | 2025-07-31 |
| 6.57 ft | 2020-06-08 |
| 5.98 ft | 2022-06-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blacktail Creek at Butte MT | 0.5 mi | Silver Bow County |
| Silver Bow Creek at Montana Street, at Butte, MT | 0.6 mi | Silver Bow County |
| Silver Bow Creek above Blacktail Creek at Butte MT | 1.0 mi | Silver Bow County |
| Silver Bow Creek above wastewater plnt outflow, at Butte | 1.7 mi | Silver Bow County |
| Silver Bow Creek below Blacktail Creek, at Butte, MT | 2.5 mi | Silver Bow 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.