Little Bighorn River near Hardin MT
Is Little Bighorn River near Hardin MT flooding right now?
Little Bighorn River near Hardin MT measured 1.92 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.1 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.92 ft
Streamflow
9 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 11.8 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.32 ft on Mon, May 23, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 11.8 ft | 9.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.32 ft | 2011-05-23 |
| 11.78 ft | 1960-03-21 |
| 11.2 ft | 1978-05-19 |
| 9.65 ft | 2019-03-25 |
| 9.33 ft | 1996-02-09 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Bighorn River at Two Leggins Bridge, near Hardin | 8.0 mi | Big Horn County |
| Little Bighorn River near Crow Agency MT | 12.6 mi | Big Horn County |
| Bighorn River at bridge, at St. Xavier, MT | 21.1 mi | Big Horn County |
| Bighorn River above Tullock Creek near Bighorn MT | 27.2 mi | Treasure County |
| Bighorn River below Yellowtail Afterbay Dam near St. Xavier | 33.7 mi | Big Horn 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.