Tongue River at Miles City, MT
Is Tongue River at Miles City, MT flooding right now?
Tongue River at Miles City, MT measured 1.72 ft on 2026-10-27 17:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.3 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.72 ft
Streamflow
118 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.99 ft on Sat, May 21, 2011.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 13.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.99 ft | 2011-05-21 |
| 13.27 ft | 1971-02-15 |
| 12.1 ft | 1994-03-04 |
| 11.8 ft | 1949-03-06 |
| 11.33 ft | 1962-06-15 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone River at Miles City, MT | 2.6 mi | Custer County |
| Tongue River above T & Y Div Dam near Miles City, MT | 14.0 mi | Custer County |
| Powder River near Locate MT | 25.7 mi | Custer County |
| Rosebud Creek at mouth near Rosebud MT | 31.1 mi | Rosebud County |
| Rosebud Creek at Hwy 447 bridge near Rosebud, MT | 33.4 mi | Rosebud 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.