Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Swiftwater Creek, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Swiftwater Creek, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
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.
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Swiftwater Creek At Swiftwater
USGS 01440485 |
20 cfs | 0.92 ft | -5.74 |
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