Missouri River at Fort Benton MT
Is Missouri River at Fort Benton MT flooding right now?
Missouri River at Fort Benton MT measured 2.02 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 11.5 ft below its 13.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.02 ft
Streamflow
4,240 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13.5 ft, with major flooding at 17 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.5 ft on Sat, Jun 6, 1908.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 11.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13.5 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 17 ft | 15.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.5 ft | 1908-06-06 |
| 16.39 ft | 1996-02-09 |
| 14.37 ft | 1968-01-12 |
| 14.14 ft | 1973-01-11 |
| 14 ft | 1974-01-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Marias River near Loma MT | 9.7 mi | Chouteau County |
| Teton River at Loma MT | 10.6 mi | Chouteau County |
| Missouri River at Virgelle MT | 22.9 mi | Chouteau County |
| Missouri River near Great Falls MT | 24.3 mi | Cascade County |
| Anaconda Drain at Belt MT | 32.3 mi | Cascade 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.