Is the Little Bighorn River flooding?

Montana · 4 gauges · Montana river levels

The Little Bighorn 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 Little Bighorn River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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.

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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 Little Bighorn River near Crow Agency MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.00 ft on 23 July 1923, carrying 6,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1912 (39 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.36 ft, 11.6 ft below that record.

Drains 1,186 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,062 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Little Bighorn River near Hardin MTNo flooding1.92 ft8 ft
Little Bighorn River at State Line near Wyola MTNo flood stage defined2.03 ft
Little Bighorn River below Pass Creek near Wyola MTNo flood stage defined0.94 ft
Little Bighorn River near Crow Agency MTNo flood stage defined2.36 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.