Is the Rock Creek flooding?

Montana · 7 gauges · Montana river levels

The Rock Creek is tracked by 7 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 Rock Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 7 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 7 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 Rock Creek below Horse Creek near int'l boundary. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.03 ft on 7 April 1969, carrying 4,420 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1917 (77 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.82 ft, 9.2 ft below that record.

Drains 322 sq mi · gauge elevation 2,530 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Rock Creek near Clinton MTNo flooding5.44 ft9 ft
Rock Creek below Brownes Lake near Glen MTNo current data
Rock Creek near Landusky MTNo current data
Rock Creek above Salmon Creek near Ovando MTNo current data
Rock Creek below canal diversion, near Darby, MTNo current data
Rock Creek below Horse Creek near int'l boundaryNo flood stage defined2.82 ft
Rock Creek near Red Lodge MTNo flood stage defined5.92 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.