Milk River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM, the Milk River is flowing at 228 cfs at Nashua Mount, MT — 152% of normal for the date and up 9% in 24 hours. 8 of 8 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 60 to 228 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Milk River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Nashua Mount, the Milk River is running 228 cfs — 152% of normal, up 9% since yesterday. Along the river, 7 of 8 reporting gauges are above normal (the typical gauge is at 145% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Tampico Mount (-17%) and Eastern Crossing Of Int Bndry (-17%).
Highest against normal: Eastern Crossing Of Int Bndry at 198%. Lowest: Havre Mount at 78%.
How the Milk River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Eastern Crossing Of Int Bndry2,656 ft 98 cfs198%
- Havre Mount2,468 ft 60 cfs78%
- Harlem Mount2,329 ft 119 cfs112%
- Dodson Mount2,267 ft 92 cfs138%
- Malta Mount2,224 ft 128 cfs170%
- Juneberg Bridge Near Saco Mount2,147 ft 211 cfs172%
- Tampico Mount2,101 ft 151 cfs136%
- Nashua Mount2,036 ft 228 cfs152%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Milk River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (145%).
Milk River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Milk River At Eastern Crossing Of Int Bndry MT
Oct 3, 1:15 AM · USGS 06135000 |
98 cfs | 198% | -17% | 2.68 ft | 6.8 ft below | 2,656 ft |
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Milk River At Havre Mount MT
Oct 3, 1:15 AM · USGS 06140500 |
60 cfs | 78% | -10% | 0.27 ft | 9.7 ft below | 2,468 ft |
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Milk River Near Harlem Mount MT
Oct 3, 1:30 AM · USGS 06154100 |
119 cfs | 112% | +1% | 2.12 ft | 18.9 ft below | 2,329 ft |
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Milk River Near Dodson Mount MT
Oct 3, 1:15 AM · USGS 06155030 |
92 cfs | 138% | -9% | 4.15 ft | 18.9 ft below | 2,267 ft |
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Milk River At Malta Mount MT
Oct 3, 1:00 AM · USGS 06155500 |
128 cfs | 170% | -7% | 1.85 ft | 14.2 ft below | 2,224 ft |
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Milk River At Juneberg Bridge Near Saco Mount MT
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 06164510 |
211 cfs | 172% | +4% | 3.21 ft | 16.8 ft below | 2,147 ft |
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Milk River At Tampico Mount MT
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 06172310 |
151 cfs | 136% | -17% | 2.81 ft | 20.2 ft below | 2,101 ft |
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Milk River At Nashua Mount MT
Oct 2, 4:00 AM · USGS 06174500 |
228 cfs | 152% | +9% | 2.11 ft | 17.9 ft below | 2,036 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Milk River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Milk River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Milk River
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.
About the Milk River
How is the Milk River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Milk River is flowing at 228 cfs at Nashua Mount, MT, about 152% of normal for the date. Across its 8 USGS gauges, current flows range from 60 to 228 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Milk River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Milk River is at 145% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Milk River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Eastern Crossing Of Int Bndry (9.5 ft), Havre Mount (10.0 ft), Harlem Mount (21.0 ft), Dodson Mount (23.0 ft), Malta Mount (16.0 ft), Juneberg Bridge Near Saco Mount (20.0 ft), Tampico Mount (23.0 ft), Nashua Mount (20.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.