Jefferson River near Twin Bridges, MT
Is Jefferson River near Twin Bridges, MT flooding right now?
Jefferson River near Twin Bridges, MT measured 2.77 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.2 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.77 ft
Streamflow
454 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.42 ft on Mon, Jun 9, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.42 ft | 1997-06-09 |
| 12 ft | 1996-06-11 |
| 11.25 ft | 2000-12-14 |
| 10.5 ft | 2019-02-11 |
| 10.35 ft | 1999-01-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverhead River at Twin Bridges, MT | 4.6 mi | Madison County |
| Big Hole River below Hamilton Ditch near Twin Bridges, MT | 4.6 mi | Madison County |
| Ruby River near Twin Bridges MT | 7.3 mi | Madison County |
| Jefferson River at Parsons Bdg near Silver Star, MT | 11.5 mi | Madison County |
| Big Hole River near Glen MT | 16.2 mi | Madison 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.