Jefferson River near Three Forks MT
Is Jefferson River near Three Forks MT flooding right now?
Jefferson River near Three Forks MT measured 2.19 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 5.8 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.19 ft
Streamflow
423 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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 6.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 6.8 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 |
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 River below Bridger C near Bozeman MT | 27.9 mi | Gallatin 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.