Is the Ruby River flooding?
The Ruby 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 Ruby 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 Ruby River above reservoir near Alder, MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.24 ft on 16 May 1984, carrying 3,810 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1939 (86 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.82 ft, 3.4 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby River above reservoir near Alder, MT | No flood stage defined | 2.82 ft | — | |
| Ruby River below reservoir near Alder, MT | No flood stage defined | 3.44 ft | — | |
| Ruby River near Twin Bridges MT | No flood stage defined | 2.61 ft | — |