Kootenai River below Libby Dam near Libby MT
Is Kootenai River below Libby Dam near Libby MT flooding right now?
No — Kootenai River below Libby Dam near Libby MT is at 19.86 ft, 7.6 ft below its 27.5 ft flood stage, as of 25 min ago.
Gauge height
19.86 ft
Streamflow
9,070 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.5 ft on Sun, Jun 18, 2006.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 27.5 ft | 7.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.5 ft | 2006-06-18 |
| 27.61 ft | 2012-07-03 |
| 27.5 ft | 1974-08-05 |
| 26.49 ft | 1981-06-06 |
| 26.46 ft | 1976-11-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher River near Libby MT | 3.1 mi | Lincoln County |
| Libby Wetland Site below Schrieber Lake near Libby, MT | 21.0 mi | Lincoln County |
| Lake Creek at Troy MT | 25.8 mi | Lincoln County |
| Yaak River near Troy MT | 31.8 mi | Lincoln County |
| Tobacco River at Eureka, MT | 35.1 mi | Lincoln 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.