Clark Fork near Plains MT
Is Clark Fork near Plains MT flooding right now?
No — Clark Fork near Plains MT is at 5.20 ft, 10.8 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 39 min ago.
Gauge height
5.20 ft
Streamflow
12,900 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 19.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.17 ft on Sat, Jun 5, 1948.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 9.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 19.5 ft | 14.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.17 ft | 1948-06-05 |
| 18.41 ft | 1928-05-28 |
| 18 ft | 1933-06-17 |
| 17.94 ft | 1913-06-05 |
| 17.9 ft | 1916-07-02 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead River at Perma MT | 13.4 mi | Sanders County |
| Clark Fork at St. Regis MT | 13.9 mi | Mineral County |
| St. Regis River near St. Regis, MT | 15.4 mi | Mineral County |
| Thompson River near Thompson Falls MT | 20.7 mi | Sanders County |
| Revais Cr below West Fork near Dixon MT | 23.8 mi | Sanders County |
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