Redwater River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Redwater River Levels

April 26 2024

383 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
-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.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Redwater River Above Belle Fourche Sd
USGS 06433000
186 cfs 3.28 ft -1.53
Redwater River At Circle Mt
USGS 06177500
1 cfs 3.43 ft -19.4

Peak Annual Discharge

Redwater River Maximum Total Discharge

Seasonal Comparison

Redwater River Year Over Year Discharge


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