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MONTANA FLOW REPORT

April 3 2025
       

Streamflow levels across Montana are currently 78.0% of normal, with the Clark Fork Near Plains Mt reporting the highest discharge in the state with 13900cfs and gauge stage of 5.36 ft. Meanwhile, the Tongue River At Miles City Mt is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a 44.68% increase since yesterday, and currently running at 204cfs.

Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the Bighorn River Near St. Xavier, currently reporting a stage of 59.98ft. The Middle Fork Flathead River Nr West Glacier Mt in the Middle Fork Flathead watershed is surging for this time of year at 3940cfs, about 66.15% of normal.

Statewide Warnings & Alerts

April 3 2025

Montana Flow History


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.

Streamflow Distribution

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River Run Segments