Is the Bitterroot River flooding?
The Bitterroot 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 Bitterroot River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Bitterroot River near Missoula MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.11 ft on 18 May 1997, carrying 24,800 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1899 (40 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.72 ft, 9.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitterroot River near Darby MT | No flooding | 2.37 ft | 7.5 ft | |
| Bitterroot River at Bell Crossing near Victor MT | No flooding | 4.90 ft | 11.5 ft | |
| Bitterroot River near Missoula MT | No flooding | 3.72 ft | 11 ft | |
| Bitterroot River near Florence MT | No current data | — | — | — |