Swiftwater Creek Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 3:15 AM, Swiftwater Creek is flowing at 6.9 cfs at Swiftwater, PA — 63% of normal for the date and up 9% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Swiftwater Creek 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 Swiftwater, Swiftwater Creek is running 6.9 cfs — 63% of normal, up 9% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 63% of normal).
How the Swiftwater Creek 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
- Swiftwater1,111 ft 6.9 cfs63%
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 Swiftwater Creek streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (63%).
Swiftwater Creek flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Swiftwater Creek At Swiftwater PA
Oct 9, 3:15 AM · USGS 01440485 |
6.9 cfs | 63% | +9% | 0.64 ft | 1,111 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 Swiftwater Creek
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Swiftwater Creek streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Swiftwater Creek
Swiftwater Creek is a tributary of the Flathead River in Montana, stretching for 35 miles. The creek was named after the swift current that flows through the canyon. Its headwaters are in the Swan Range mountains, and it is fed by several creeks and tributaries. The creek is used for agricultural purposes, and its water is used for irrigation. It is also used for recreational activities such as fishing and rafting. The Hungry Horse Dam, built in 1953, created a reservoir on the creek that spans over 34 miles, and the reservoir is used for hydroelectric power and irrigation. The Kerr Dam, built in 1938, is also located on the creek and is used for hydroelectric power. The creek has a rich history, and some of the earliest settlers in the region used the creek to power mills and other industries.
Fishing near the Swiftwater Creek
About the Swiftwater Creek
How is the Swiftwater Creek flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, Swiftwater Creek is flowing at 6.9 cfs at Swiftwater, PA, about 63% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Swiftwater Creek running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Swiftwater Creek 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.
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.