Is the Powder River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder River at Broadus MT | No current data | — | — | — |
| Powder River at Moorhead MT | No flood stage defined | 1.83 ft | — | |
| Powder River near Locate MT | No flood stage defined | 0.06 ft | — |