Montana Flow Report
March 19 2024
Streamflow levels across
Montana
are currently
84.0% of normal, with the
Missouri River Near Culbertson Mt
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
13600cfs and gauge stage of 5.64 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Marias River Near Shelby Mt
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
96.95%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
3880cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Bighorn River Near St. Xavier, currently reporting a stage of
60.45ft.
The
Musselshell River Ab Mud Cr Nr Shawmut Mt
in the
Upper Musselshell
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
282cfs, about
293.14% of normal.
Surface Flow Characteristics
Montana has a varied climate and terrain that greatly affects its flow conditions. The state boasts of major rivers such as the Missouri, Yellowstone, and the Clark Fork, which drain into the Mississippi, Missouri, and Columbia Rivers, respectively. Montana also has a number of reservoirs/dams, such as the Fort Peck Dam and the Hungry Horse Dam, which serve as major power sources and water storage for the state. The state's hydrology is influenced by its mountainous terrain, which leads to high precipitation levels and generates snowpacks. These snowpacks, in turn, largely determine the state's flow conditions in the summer months. Montana's flow conditions are also affected by its climate, which is characterized by dry summers and cold winters. Overall, Montana's flow conditions are shaped by a mix of climatic and topographic factors, including watershed, snowpack, and precipitation.
Streamgauge Profile
Compare conditions across the state
Montana Storm Center
Statewide Warnings & Alerts
Rivers of Montana
Watersheds of Montana
Popular Whitewater Destinations
River Run | Status | Streamflow (CFS) | Air Temp (F) |
---|---|---|---|
|
33.44 | ||
|
RUNNABLE | 445 | 55 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1030 | 46 |
|
RUNNABLE | 529 | 54 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1380 | 47 |
|
TOO LOW | 432 | 45 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1970 | 41 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1290 | 49 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1080 | 43 |
RUNNABLE | 4590 | 49 | |
|
RUNNABLE | 958 | 49 |
|
RUNNABLE | 4310 | 53 |
|
RUNNABLE | 308 | 51 |
|
RUNNABLE | 4590 | 49 |
|
RUNNABLE | 4310 | 53 |
|
RUNNABLE | 4310 | 53 |
|
RUNNABLE | 1080 | 43 |