Clark Fork above Missoula MT
Is Clark Fork above Missoula MT flooding right now?
Clark Fork above Missoula MT measured 2.74 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.8 ft below its 7.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.74 ft
Streamflow
1,600 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7.5 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.4 ft on Mon, Jun 1, 1908.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 7.5 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 10.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.4 ft | 1908-06-01 |
| 13.82 ft | 2018-05-11 |
| 13.75 ft | 1975-06-21 |
| 13.38 ft | 1981-05-24 |
| 13.35 ft | 1964-06-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bitterroot River near Missoula MT | 6.6 mi | Missoula County |
| Clark Fork at Turah Bridge near Bonner MT | 6.6 mi | Missoula County |
| Blackfoot River near Bonner MT | 8.4 mi | Missoula County |
| Clark Fork below Missoula MT | 9.2 mi | Missoula County |
| Rock Creek near Clinton MT | 15.9 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.