-3.0 cfs (-1.53%) since yesterday
69.93% of normal
•
Low
Total streamflow across the
Redwater River
was last observed at
193
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
383
acre-ft of water today; about 70%
of normal.
River levels are low and may signify a drought.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
276 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2019-03-23 when daily discharge volume was observed at
5,726 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Redwater River Above Belle Fourche Sd
reporting a streamflow rate of 186 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Redwater River At Circle Mt
with a gauge stage of 3.43 ft.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Redwater River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 3,018 ft, the
Redwater River Above Belle Fourche Sd.
Last Updated
2024-04-25
Streamflow
193.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
69.93%
Maximum
5,726.0 cfs
2019-03-23
About the redwater river
The Redwater River is a 135-mile-long tributary of the Missouri River in eastern Montana. The river is named for the red clay that lines its banks. Historically, the river was used by Native American tribes for transportation, hunting, and fishing. The river is fed by several smaller streams and has a variable flow due to seasonal precipitation patterns. The Fort Peck Dam and Reservoir on the Missouri River is the largest reservoir in the area and has a significant impact on the flow of the Redwater River. The river is used for irrigation and supports agricultural activities in the area. Recreational use of the river includes fishing for trout, walleye, and catfish, as well as hunting and camping in the surrounding area.