Redwater

Watershed Hydrology

The Redwater Watershed (HUC 10060002) covers an area of 1,451 square miles in north-central Montana. It is part of the Upper Missouri River Basin and is primarily a grassland ecosystem with small areas of forest. The watershed's hydrology is dominated by the Missouri River, which forms its eastern boundary. The snowpack in the Redwater Watershed is typically low, with an average winter snowfall of 20-30 inches. Surface water in the watershed is primarily from the Redwater River, which flows through the center of the watershed and is a tributary of the Missouri River. Reservoir constituents include sediment from agricultural and grazing activities. The climate in the Redwater Watershed is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. Interesting climatic trends include increased frequency and intensity of droughts in recent years, leading to decreased water availability for agricultural and industrial use.


Surface Flows

Redwater Watershed

Snowpack Depths

Redwater Watershed

Dams & Reservoirs

Redwater Watershed

Groundwater Levels

Redwater Watershed

Redwater Rivers

Rivers of the Watershed