Marias River near Shelby MT
Is Marias River near Shelby MT flooding right now?
Marias River near Shelby MT measured 3.64 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 5.4 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.64 ft
Streamflow
725 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.64 ft on Tue, Jun 9, 1964.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 11.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.64 ft | 1964-06-09 |
| 18.21 ft | 1975-06-20 |
| 17.75 ft | 1948-06-18 |
| 16.05 ft | 1996-03-12 |
| 13.96 ft | 2011-01-27 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Creek at Bullhead Bridge, near Valier, MT | 19.8 mi | Pondera County |
| Willow Creek near Galata, MT | 25.0 mi | Toole County |
| Cut Bank Creek at Cut Bank MT | 25.3 mi | Glacier County |
| Birch Creek at Robare, MT | 31.8 mi | Pondera County |
| Two Medicine River above Badger Creek, near Piegan, MT | 33.5 mi | Glacier 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.