Is the Powder River flooding?

Montana · 3 gauges · Montana river levels

The Powder 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 Powder River 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 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 Powder River at Moorhead MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 19.00 ft on 30 September 1923, carrying 100,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1923 (96 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.83 ft, 17.2 ft below that record.

Drains 8,029 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,351 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Powder River at Broadus MTNo current data
Powder River at Moorhead MTNo flood stage defined1.83 ft
Powder River near Locate MTNo flood stage defined0.06 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.