Milk River Levels

June 9 2023

30,766 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today

-2252.0 cfs (-12.68%) since yesterday
151.92% of Normal • 8 Streamgauges

Total streamflow across the Milk River was last observed at 15511 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 30766 acre-ft of water today; about 152% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 10210 cfs, with recent peaks last observed at 72,890 cfs on 2018-04-24.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Milk River At Nashua Mt reporting a streamflow rate of 5,120 cfs. However, the deepest point on the river is located at the Milk River At Tampico Mt with a gage stage of 13.83 ft. This river is monitored from 8 different streamgauging stations along the Milk River, the highest being perched at an elevation of 2,656 ft, the Milk River At Eastern Crossing Of Int Bndry.

River Summary: The Milk River is a tributary of the Missouri River that spans 729 kilometers and flows through Montana and Alberta, Canada. The river is named after its milky appearance, which is caused by suspended sediments from glacial runoff. The Milk River was historically important to the indigenous Blackfeet people, who relied on it for water and hunting. The St. Mary River Dam and Reservoir, located in Montana, was built in 1921 for irrigation purposes and is the largest reservoir on the Milk River. Other reservoirs include the Fresno Reservoir and Nelson Reservoir. The Milk River is used for recreational activities like fishing, hunting, and camping, and supports agricultural practices in the surrounding areas. In recent years, drought and climate change have led to decreased water levels and concerns about the river's future sustainability.

Last Updated	2023-06-09
Streamflow	15,511.0 cfs
Percent Normal	151.92%
Maximum	72,890.0 cfs 2018-04-24