Is the Stillwater River flooding?

Montana · 3 gauges · Montana river levels

The Stillwater 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 Stillwater River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 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 Stillwater River near Absarokee, MT. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.49 ft on 13 June 2022, carrying 16,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1911 (94 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.48 ft, 9.0 ft below that record.

Drains 936 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,957 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Stillwater River near Absarokee, MTNo flooding1.48 ft7.5 ft
Stillwater River at Lawrence Park, at KalispellNo flooding3.01 ft7.5 ft
Stillwater River near Whitefish MTNo current data
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.