Is the Clark Fork flooding?

Montana · 11 gauges · Montana river levels

The Clark Fork is tracked by 11 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 Clark Fork is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 6 of 11 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 Clark Fork above Missoula MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.82 ft on 11 May 2018, carrying 32,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1908 (96 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.74 ft, 11.1 ft below that record.

Drains 6,021 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,198 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Clark Fork at Deer Lodge MTNo flooding2.56 ft6 ft
Clark Fork near Drummond MTNo flooding2.86 ft8 ft
Clark Fork above Missoula MTNo flooding2.74 ft7.5 ft
Clark Fork below Missoula MTNo flooding1.50 ft11 ft
Clark Fork at St. Regis MTNo flooding5.90 ft19 ft
Clark Fork near Plains MTNo flooding4.39 ft16 ft
Clark Fork near Clinton MTNo current data
Clark Fork near Galen MTNo flood stage defined1.99 ft
Clark Fork above Little Blackfoot River near Garrison MTNo flood stage defined2.95 ft
Clark Fork at Goldcreek MTNo flood stage defined4.31 ft
Clark Fork at Turah Bridge near Bonner MTNo flood stage defined1.82 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.