Missouri River at Virgelle MT

Chouteau County, Montana · USGS gauge 06109500 · NWS VRGM8 · Missouri River flood status · Montana river levels

Is Missouri River at Virgelle MT flooding right now?

No — Missouri River at Virgelle MT is at 3.38 ft, 13.6 ft below its 17 ft flood stage, as of 25 min ago.

Gauge height
3.38 ft
as of 25 min ago
Streamflow
5,800 cfs
data refreshed 9 min ago

Minor flooding here begins at 17 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 25.4 ft on Mon, Jun 1, 1908.

Flood stages at this gauge

CategoryStageCurrent distance
Action17 ft13.6 ft below
Minor flood17 ft13.6 ft below
Moderate flood20 ft16.6 ft below
Major flood23 ft19.6 ft below

Highest crests on record

StageDate
25.4 ft1908-06-01
21.3 ft1964-06-10
20.68 ft1969-03-23
18.4 ft1986-02-25
17.12 ft1994-01-23

Nearby gauges

GaugeDistanceCounty
Teton River at Loma MT12.8 miChouteau County
Marias River near Loma MT15.4 miChouteau County
Missouri River at Fort Benton MT22.8 miChouteau County
Big Sandy Cr at Reservoir Bndry near Rocky Boy MT23.1 miChouteau County
Boxelder Creek at Box Elder, MT23.9 miHill County
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.

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