Is the Birch Creek flooding?

Montana · 3 gauges · Montana river levels

The Birch 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 Birch Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 0 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.

data refreshed 11 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 Birch Creek at Robare, MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 3.45 ft on 18 June 1917, carrying 1,040 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1915 (10 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.85 ft, 1.6 ft below that record.

Drains 132 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,916 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Birch Creek below Heart Butte Road, near Heart Butte, MTNo flood stage defined2.42 ft—
Birch Creek at Robare, MTNo flood stage defined1.85 ft—
Birch Creek at Bullhead Bridge, near Valier, MTNo flood stage defined4.40 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.