Is the Beaverhead River flooding?

Montana · 4 gauges · Montana river levels

The Beaverhead River is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in Montana. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Beaverhead River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Montana river levels.

data refreshed 14 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Beaverhead River at Barretts MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 7.45 ft on 14 May 1971, carrying 2,190 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1908 (117 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.52 ft, 6.9 ft below that record.

Drains 2,730 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,268 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Beaverhead River near Twin Bridges MTNo flooding3.49 ft7 ft
Beaverhead River at Barretts MTNo flood stage defined0.52 ft
Beaverhead River at Dillon MTNo flood stage defined3.26 ft
Beaverhead River at Twin Bridges, MTNo flood stage defined2.60 ft
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.