Poplar River near Poplar MT
Is Poplar River near Poplar MT flooding right now?
No — Poplar River near Poplar MT is at 7.10 ft, 8.9 ft below its 16 ft flood stage, as of 55 min ago.
Gauge height
7.10 ft
Streamflow
72 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.6 ft on Sat, Mar 18, 2017.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 12.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.6 ft | 2017-03-18 |
| 17.77 ft | 2023-04-17 |
| 16.2 ft | 2020-03-11 |
| 14.58 ft | 2025-02-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Redwater River near Vida MT | 14.9 mi | McCone County |
| Missouri River near Wolf Point MT | 16.1 mi | McCone County |
| Big Muddy Creek near mouth near Culbertson MT | 26.1 mi | Roosevelt County |
| Missouri River near Oswego MT | 32.2 mi | Valley County |
| Poplar R above W Fork Poplar R, near Bredette, MT | 32.8 mi | Daniels 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.