Is the Poplar River flooding?
The Poplar River 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 Poplar River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Poplar River near Poplar MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.45 ft on 25 March 2019, carrying 5,040 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1909 (75 annual peaks). It is currently at 7.82 ft, 12.6 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar River at international boundary | No flooding | 2.55 ft | 6 ft | |
| Poplar River near Poplar MT | No flooding | 7.82 ft | 16 ft | |
| Poplar River above W Fork Poplar River, near Bredette, MT | No flood stage defined | 28.38 ft | — |