Is the Big Muddy Creek flooding?

Montana · 2 gauges · Montana river levels

The Big Muddy Creek is tracked by 2 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 Big Muddy Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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 15 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 Big Muddy Creek near Antelope MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 17.89 ft on 20 March 2017, carrying 2,780 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1979 (46 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.15 ft, 16.7 ft below that record.

Drains 955 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,000 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Big Muddy Creek near Antelope MTNo flooding1.15 ft12 ft
Big Muddy Creek near mouth near Culbertson MTNo flooding3.74 ft16 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.