Redwater River Flow Today
As of October 7, 2026 at 3:45 AM, the Redwater River is flowing at 119 cfs above Belle Fourche Sd, SD — 63% of normal for the date. 2 of 2 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 3.8 to 119 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Redwater 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 Belle Fourche Sd, the Redwater River is running 119 cfs — 63% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 63% of normal).
How the Redwater 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
- Belle Fourche Sd3,018 ft 119 cfs63%
- Circle Mount2,404 ft 3.8 cfs
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 Redwater River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (63%).
Redwater River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Redwater River Above Belle Fourche Sd SD
Oct 7, 3:45 AM · USGS 06433000 |
119 cfs | 63% | 0% | 3.02 ft | 6.0 ft below | 3,018 ft |
|
Redwater River At Circle Mount MT
Oct 7, 1:30 AM · USGS 06177500 |
3.8 cfs | · | 0% | 4.07 ft | · | 2,404 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 Redwater River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Redwater River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
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.
About the Redwater River
How is the Redwater River flowing right now?
As of October 7, 2026, the Redwater River is flowing at 119 cfs above Belle Fourche Sd, SD, about 63% of normal for the date. Across its 2 USGS gauges, current flows range from 3.8 to 119 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Redwater River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Redwater River is at 63% 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 Redwater River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Belle Fourche Sd (9.0 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.