Stillwater River near Absarokee, MT
Is Stillwater River near Absarokee, MT flooding right now?
Stillwater River near Absarokee, MT measured 1.48 ft on 2026-09-11 01:15:00 UTC. That observation was 6.0 ft below its 7.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.48 ft
Streamflow
368 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 7.5 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.49 ft on Mon, Jun 13, 2022.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 7.5 ft | 6.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 7.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.49 ft | 2022-06-13 |
| 7.17 ft | 1967-06-15 |
| 7.17 ft | 2020-06-02 |
| 7.14 ft | 1974-06-18 |
| 7.13 ft | 2017-06-06 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Red Lodge Creek above Cooney Re near Boyd MT | 10.6 mi | Carbon County |
| Willow Creek near Boyd MT | 12.2 mi | Carbon County |
| Red Lodge Creek below Cooney Reservoir near Boyd MT | 12.9 mi | Carbon County |
| W Rosebud Creek at Emerald Lake Campground near Roscoe | 23.7 mi | Stillwater County |
| West Rosebud Creek near Roscoe MT | 25.2 mi | Stillwater 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.