Musselshell River at Harlowton MT
Is Musselshell River at Harlowton MT flooding right now?
Musselshell River at Harlowton MT measured 2.82 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.2 ft below its 7 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.82 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 7 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.25 ft on Wed, May 25, 2011.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 7 ft | 4.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.25 ft | 2011-05-25 |
| 10.01 ft | 1975-06-20 |
| 9.84 ft | 2014-03-07 |
| 9.14 ft | 1979-06-20 |
| 8.25 ft | 1997-06-12 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Musselshell River near Shawmut MT | 14.6 mi | Wheatland County |
| Musselshell River above Mud Creek near Shawmut MT | 19.6 mi | Wheatland County |
| Musselshell River near Martinsdale, MT | 19.7 mi | Wheatland County |
| South Fork Musselshell River at Martinsdale, MT | 22.8 mi | Meagher County |
| Dugout Creek at mouth, near Wilsall, MT | 30.6 mi | Meagher 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.