Flathead River near Polson MT

Lake County, Montana · USGS gauge 12372000 · NWS FPOM8 · Flathead River flood status · Montana river levels

Is Flathead River near Polson MT flooding right now?

No — Flathead River near Polson MT is at 6.14 ft, 11.9 ft below its 18 ft flood stage, as of 33 min ago.

Gauge height
6.14 ft
as of 33 min ago
Streamflow
8,840 cfs
data refreshed 7 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 21 ft on Fri, Jun 1, 1894.

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
Minor flood18 ft11.9 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
21 ft1894-06-01
19.3 ft1980-05-26
19.15 ft1948-06-06
17.99 ft1964-06-12
17.99 ft1951-06-16

Last 7 days

Past 7 days · 5.98–6.80 ft

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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.

Sources: USGS monitoring location · NWS gauge & forecast