Swan River near Bigfork, MT
Is Swan River near Bigfork, MT flooding right now?
Swan River near Bigfork, MT measured 2.57 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.9 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.57 ft
Streamflow
599 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.34 ft on Thu, Jun 20, 1974.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 7.5 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 8 ft | 5.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.34 ft | 1974-06-20 |
| 7.27 ft | 1997-05-18 |
| 7.12 ft | 1948-05-24 |
| 7 ft | 1933-06-18 |
| 6.98 ft | 1964-06-10 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Flathead River near Bigfork MT | 7.9 mi | Flathead County |
| North Fork Lost Creek near Swan Lake MT | 12.7 mi | Lake County |
| Flathead River at Foys Bend near Kalispell MT | 15.4 mi | Flathead County |
| Flathead River near Kalispell, MT | 18.2 mi | Flathead County |
| S F Flathead River above Twin C near Hungry Horse MT | 19.5 mi | Flathead 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.