Musselshell River above Big Coulee Creek at Lavina MT
Is Musselshell River above Big Coulee Creek at Lavina MT flooding right now?
Musselshell River above Big Coulee Creek at Lavina MT measured 1.44 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.1 ft below its 9.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.44 ft
Streamflow
21 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.04 ft on Wed, May 25, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 9.5 ft | 8.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.04 ft | 2011-05-25 |
| 11.15 ft | 2018-06-21 |
| 11.13 ft | 1997-06-14 |
| 10.47 ft | 2014-03-10 |
| 9.45 ft | 2023-06-07 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Musselshell River near Lavina MT | 2.2 mi | Golden Valley County |
| Musselshell River near Roundup MT | 20.0 mi | Musselshell County |
| Willow Creek at U.S. canal near Roundup MT | 22.1 mi | Musselshell County |
| Willow Creek above LMGA Reservoir near Roundup MT | 24.3 mi | Musselshell County |
| Musselshell River above Mud Creek near Shawmut MT | 25.0 mi | Wheatland 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.