Poplar River near Poplar MT
Is Poplar River near Poplar MT flooding right now?
Poplar River near Poplar MT measured 7.82 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 8.2 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
7.82 ft
Streamflow
167 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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 6.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 10.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 12.2 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 River above W Fork Poplar River, 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.