Major Flood
8 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
7.5 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
The town of Melrose begins to flood on the south end of town.
7 ft
Agricultural land floods and irrigation systems need to be protected.
6.5 ft
At 6.5 Feet - May 2018 - Water continues to impact agriculutral land along the river and equipment near the river needs to be protected. A couple of homes in the Meriweather Subdivison impacted with basement flooding. Sections of Burma Road impacted.
6.4 ft
6.4 Feet June 19, 2020. River was above flood stage. Cause - Snowmelt/runoff from rainfall about 2 days prior. Bigh Hole River upstream at BHD rose to about 6.6 feet. Downstream at Glen, it rose to about 6.5 feet.
6.2 ft
At 6.2 Feet on the Big Hole River...water starts to come out of its bank and affect a home/driveway near Glen. Look at staff gauge GNLM8...that should be around 6.5 feet on the Big Hole River near Glen for flooding around Glen. (June 2017)
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 1997 | 8.09 ft | 13,000 cfs |
| Jun 9, 1972 | 8.04 ft | 14,300 cfs |
| Jun 8, 1964 | 7.88 ft | 13,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MLRM8
River
Big Hole River
County
Madison, MT
Coordinates
45.5267°N, 112.7008°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Hole River near Melrose?
The Big Hole River near Melrose gauge is maintained by USGS (site 06025500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Big Hole River near Melrose?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Hole River near Melrose is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7.5 feet, and major flooding at 8 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Hole River rises?
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Where is the Big Hole River near Melrose gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Montana at coordinates 45.5267°N, 112.7008°W. USGS site number: 06025500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.