RIVER GAUGE · BATTLE CREEK (NORTH-CENTRAL MT)
Battle Creek (North-central MT) near Chinook
Blaine County, Montana
Water level0.95 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft1,890 cfs
Minor flood10 ft2,321 cfs
Moderate flood12 ft3,291 cfs
Major flood14 ft4,401 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
At 12 Feet...flooding usually is occurring over northern/central Blaine County along Battle Creek. Runoff from Cypress Hills in southern Canada could be the source of the water. Empty grain bins could be washed away. (March 2017)
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 1986 | 22.91 ft | 19,400 cfs |
| Jun 7, 1906 | 16.63 ft | 10,960 cfs |
| Mar 30, 1918 | 16.5 ft | 10,800 cfs |
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