Is the Big Sandy Creek flooding?

Montana · 3 gauges · Montana river levels

The Big Sandy Creek is tracked by 3 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 Sandy Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 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.

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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 Sandy Creek near Havre MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.15 ft on 30 March 1978, carrying 6,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1946 (64 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.21 ft, 12.9 ft below that record.

Drains 1,787 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,510 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Big Sandy Creek near Havre MTNo flooding2.21 ft8.5 ft
Big Sandy Creek at Reservoir Bndry near Rocky Boy MTNo current data
Big Sandy Creek above Spring Coulee, near Laredo, MTNo flood stage defined3.01 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.