Is the Shields River flooding?
The Shields 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 Shields River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 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 Shields River near Livingston MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.80 ft on 20 June 1979, carrying 5,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1979 (47 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.57 ft, 6.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shields River near Livingston MT | No flooding | 0.57 ft | 5.5 ft | |
| Shields River above Smith Creek, near Wilsall, MT | No current data | — | — | — |
| Shields River below SF Shields River near Wilsall, MT | No flood stage defined | 5.86 ft | — |