Jefferson River near Three Forks MT
Is Jefferson River near Three Forks MT flooding right now?
No — Jefferson River near Three Forks MT is at 2.61 ft, 5.4 ft below its 8 ft flood stage, as of 84 min ago.
Gauge height
2.61 ft
Streamflow
685 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.88 ft on Fri, Jan 3, 1997.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 6.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.88 ft | 1997-01-03 |
| 9.39 ft | 1980-12-10 |
| 9.38 ft | 2011-06-12 |
| 9.2 ft | 1997-06-11 |
| 9 ft | 1995-06-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Gallatin River at Logan MT | 7.4 mi | Gallatin County |
| Willow Creek near Harrison MT | 13.9 mi | Madison County |
| Missouri River at Toston MT | 19.2 mi | Broadwater County |
| Madison River near Norris MT | 20.0 mi | Madison County |
| East Gallatin R below Bridger C near Bozeman MT | 27.9 mi | Gallatin County |
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