Flathead River near Polson MT
Is Flathead River near Polson MT flooding right now?
Flathead River near Polson MT measured 4.68 ft on 2026-09-11 01:50:00 UTC. That observation was 13.3 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.68 ft
Streamflow
5,590 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 21 ft on Fri, Jun 1, 1894.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 13.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21 ft | 1894-06-01 |
| 19.3 ft | 1980-05-26 |
| 19.15 ft | 1948-06-06 |
| 17.99 ft | 1964-06-12 |
| 17.99 ft | 1951-06-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| South Crow Creek near Ronan MT | 16.6 mi | Lake County |
| Mill Creek above Bassoo Creek near Niarada MT | 23.4 mi | Sanders County |
| North Fork Lost Creek near Swan Lake MT | 25.1 mi | Lake County |
| Jocko River at Dixon MT | 25.5 mi | Sanders County |
| Flathead River at Perma MT | 26.7 mi | Sanders County |
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