RIVER GAUGE · BELT CREEK
Belt Creek near Monarch
Cascade County, Montana
Water level2.22 ft
Flow67 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5.5 ft
Minor flood6.5 ft
Moderate flood8 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Water rising on both sides of the town of Belt.
- 6.8 ft
At 6.8 Feet, Belt Creek flooding impacts continue to increase. Some livestock could get cut off. Sluice Boxes State Park parking lot begins to flood. Flood warning recommended - May 2023
- 6.5 ft
At 6.5 Feet, Belt Creek continues to overflow and minor flooding increases near homes close to the river, with some having access cut off. Flood advisory recommended - May 2023
- 5.5 ft
Water started to rise into yards along Belt Creek.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 1981 | 10.32 ft | 8,270 cfs |
| Jun 3, 1953 | 10.12 ft | 11,000 cfs |
| Jun 8, 1964 | 7.74 ft | 4,710 cfs |
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