Musselshell River at Musselshell MT
Is Musselshell River at Musselshell MT flooding right now?
Musselshell River at Musselshell MT measured 2.08 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.9 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.08 ft
Streamflow
62 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.23 ft on Fri, May 27, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.5 ft | 9.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.23 ft | 2011-05-27 |
| 12.96 ft | 1979-06-24 |
| 12.23 ft | 2014-03-11 |
| 11.57 ft | 1967-06-09 |
| 11.25 ft | 1997-06-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Musselshell River near Roundup MT | 22.9 mi | Musselshell County |
| Willow Creek at U.S. canal near Roundup MT | 27.1 mi | Musselshell County |
| Willow Creek above LMGA Reservoir near Roundup MT | 28.2 mi | Musselshell County |
| Flatwillow Creek near Mosby MT | 29.2 mi | Petroleum County |
| Box Elder Creek near Winnett MT | 33.9 mi | Petroleum 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.